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Robin Kasem
0
McMaster Marauders MMAC 2-0
3
Winner Queen's Gaels MQUE 0-2
McMaster Marauders MMAC
2-0
0
Final
3
Queen's Gaels MQUE
0-2
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
McMaster Marauders MMAC 23 20 20 (0)
Queen's Gaels MQUE 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball (M) | | Rachel Rae (Sports Information Assistant)

No.7 Gaels defeat No.4 McMaster Marauders in straight sets

KINGSTON, Ont. (November 1st, 2019) No.7 Queens Gaels (1-2) defeated the No. 4 McMaster Marauders (2-1) in straight sets in their home opener on Friday night. 
 
GAME FLOW

In a rematch of last season's Forsyth Cup, the Queen's Gaels were up for a difficult test against McMaster.

The Gaels opened the match with an impressive first set defeating McMaster 25-23. Queen's held just as strong in the second set, as the Gaels took the second 25-20, with a huge block from Zane Grossinger to seal the set victory.

McMaster attempted to mount a comeback entering the third set with Queens leading 2-0.

The Gaels took home the third set 25-20 winning the match 3-0 over the McMaster Marauders.

Erik Siksna lead the way for Queen's with 15 kills, while Adam Boljkovac followed with 12 kills and Jordan Pereira had a strong defensive game with six digs. 
 

QUOTE FROM HEAD COACH 

"With a three set win against McMaster, I don't think we could've asked for more. The whole roster stepped up but I'm pretty impressed with first-year Eric Siksna as well as Adam Boljkovac and Zane Grossinger," said head coach Gabe deGroot. 
 
BY THE NUMBERS
38- Queens racked up a total of 38 kills to McMaster's 29
18 - Queens finished with a total of 18 digs to McMaster's 14
37- Queens put up 37 aces to McMaster's 28

UP NEXT
The Gaels will look to close out a perfect weekend with a victory 
 
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