KINGSTON, Ont. (November 2^nd, 2019) The Queens Gaels (2-2) fell in straight sets to the Brock Badgers (4-0) to round out their home weekend at the ARC. 
 
GAME FLOW 
Gaels outside hitter Julia Wiercigroch opened the first set with a big kill to get the match going. Followed by a major dig that set up a great rally, finishing with a point for the Gaels. The Brock Badgers retaliated with solid defense. Taking the first set 25-18. 
 
Queens played strong defense in the second set as libero Alexandra Tsiofas completed strong digs for the Gaels. The Badgers, however, rallied and managed to take the set 25-16.

Kicking off with a huge kill and finished the third set with a total of nine kills. The Gaels efforts on defense were not enough to keep the Badgers at bay, despite a mid-set tie. The Badgers took the third set 25-19, winning the match 3-0. 
 
"This match was a really great learning experience for us, games like this teach us how to establish our offence the way we want a little bit more, and we'll get stronger as a result. Rachel Meilikhan did a great job swinging as a first year playing at home," said Gaels head coach Ryan Ratushniak. 
 
 
BY THE NUMBERS
38- Queens racked up a total of 38 kills to Brock's 30
38 - Queens finished with a total of 38 digs to Brock's 48
4- Queens put up four aces to Brock's seven 
 
UP NEXT 
The Gaels head to Toronto next Friday at 6pm to challenge the reigning OUA Champion Varsity Blues. Tune into OUA.TV at 6:00pm to catch the action live!