KINGSTON, Ont. (November 2^nd, 2019) The Queens Gaels (3-2) defeated the Brock Badgers (4-1) to close out their opening weekend at home. 
 
GAME FLOW 
 
Mitchell Neuert's serves ignited the Gaels to take an early lead for Queen's and Joel Rudds led the Gaels attack with a handful of first set kills to win the first set for Queen's 25-20. 
 
The second set was a tenacious offensive battle. Zane Grossinger played an integral role for Queen's and despite the Badgers best efforts, the Gaels pull ahead and won the second set 25-20.  

The third set proved a challenged for the Gaels. Despite impressive serves and kills from first year Erik Siksna, and equally impressive rallies, the Badgers manage to pull ahead and won the set 25-17. Long, hard rallies characterized the fourth set, as well as huge offensive kills by Gaels outside hitter Adam Boljkovac. Boljkovac finished the match with a total of 26 kills. However, the Gaels were unable to stop the Badgers momentum as they carried the fourth set 25-20. 

The Gaels ultimately rallied in the fifth set to silence the Badgers comeback attempt 15-10 and won the match 3-2. 

 
BY THE NUMBERS 
41- Queens racked up a total of 41 kills to Brock's 48
30 - Queens finished with a total of 30 digs to Brock's 35
6- Queens put up 6 aces to Brock's 8

UP NEXT 
The Gaels will challenge the University of Toronto Varsity Blues on the road next Friday at 8pm. Catch the action live on OUA.tv.