KINGSTON, Ont. (January 27, 2012) - Natalie Gray of Oshawa, Ont. had a spectacular performance against the Ottawa Gee Geess (10-5), pulling the Gaels (11-5) into second place in the OUA standings. The Gael's won the match in five sets, and were forced to bounce back with a huge momentum building fourth set victory after dropping two of the first three sets to start the night (15-25, 25-23, 18-25, 25-12, 15-12).

Gray was the hot hand of the night,  posting a staggering 19 kill and 19 dig effort .This proved to be the turning point of what was a back and forth nail biter at home.  Only Becky Billings of Ottawa registered more digs, with a 21 dig effort on the night.

Shannon Walsh of Kingston, Ont., a vocal leader on the court, would round out the Gael's defensive effort, digging up 16 balls throughout five sets.

“We started out down in just about every set and they kept getting strong runs but we were able to keep coming back,” said Walsh on the win which puts the Gaels in second place in the OUA standings.

“When we were down 2-1 heading into the fourth set we knew that our team needed to bring the intensity and after winning that set we just carried our intensity over to the fifth and were able to take it.

"Our whole team was strong tonight and it helps to have a young group with so much energy that we can then turn into success.”

Laura Carmanico of Ottawa, Ont. led the Gee-Gee's with 12 kills and 14 digs. Only Kelsie English, also of Ottawa Ont., would dig up more balls for the Gee Gees, getting behind 19 balls to keep them in play.

The Gaels play next against the Western Mustangs on Febuary 4, 2012. They will take the court at home in the ARC @ 12pm.