KINGSTON, Ont. – The Queen's Gaels men's volleyball team (3-1) came from behind to beat the University of Toronto Varsity Blues 3-2 (22-25, 25-10, 20-25, 25-23, 15-13) in OUA action at the ARC Main Gym, Sunday.
 
The Gaels were stifled in the first set, and recorded eight errors that helped the Blues. Toronto right-side Mitchell Woodside (Clyde River, P.E.I.) was key for the Blues recording 12 kills, many of them coming in the first set.
 
Queen's put in a valiant effort in the second set, lead by Philippe Goyer (Ottawa, Ont.) who helped the Gaels to a 7-2 run with three kills early in the set. The Blues could never regroup and fell to an easy Gaels set victory—25-10.
 
The University of Toronto Varsity Blues rebounded in the third set, utilizing strong offense attacks and defensive blocking. The Gaels battled back within two points at times but could not close the gap.
 
The fourth set was the turning point for the Gaels in the game, as they were stellar defensively with notable efforts from Goyer who recorded five blocks, and game most valuable player Scott Brunet who recorded a game high 10 blocks. The Gaels defensive efforts gave them the momentum they needed for the deciding fifth set.
 
In the fifth it was Philippe Goyer again who proved to be too much for the Blues. Goyer recorded a fifth set ace and three kills to help the Gaels to a 15-13 set victory to claim the game.
 
The Gaels' next OUA matchup is Friday, when they visit the Guelph Gryphons. Game time is set for 8 p.m.