KINGSTON, Ont. (November 8^th, 2019) The Queen's Gaels fell in straight sets to the University of Toronto Varsity Blues (3-1) on the road in Toronto on Friday night. 
 
GAME FLOW
The Gaels played strong offense in the first set, putting up 30 total attempts to the Blues 25. Gaels outside hitter Arielle Palermo lead the offense with multiple attempts. Despite several huge blocks by the Gaels in the first set, the Blues were able to take the set 25-18. 
 
The fast-paced offense continues for the Gaels, leading the set with 21 total attempts to the Blues 17 attempts. The Gaels attack was well displayed as Queen's completed five kills to Toronto's four in the second set. Ultimately, the Gaels could not come back from the Blues persistent blocking and Toronto won the second set 12-25.
 
The Gaels could not manage to hold up their defense against the Blues explosive attack. Despite strong efforts from libero Vivian Zanutel on defense, who led Queen's with seven digs, the Blues won the third set 25-9 to sweep the Gaels in three sets. 
 
BY THE NUMBERS 
Total Kills: Gaels= 13.  Varsity Blues= 70
Hit Percentage: Gaels= -.026.  Varsity Blues= .271
Serve Aces: Gaels= 5. Varsity Blues= 5 
Digs: Gaels= 28. Varsity Blues= 22
 
UP NEXT 
The Gaels take on the Trent Excalibur tomorrow night at 8pm in the ARC Main Gym. For tickets visit gogaelsgo.com/tickets and you can watch the action live on OUA.tv.