KINGSTON, Ont. (February 8, 2019) – The Queen's Gaels (10-6) extended their winning streak to three games with a 3-1 set victory over their cross-town rival RMC Paladins (0-16).
The win marked the Gaels' final road victory of the regular season as they'll play their final three games at the ARC before playoffs roll around.
GAME FLOW
The opening set has been a strength for the Gaels recently as they've taken the first set in three of their last four matches. Tonight was no different as they made a strong impression in a 25-18 set win.
The Gaels used that momentum to build a significant gap in the second set. Keeping their foot on the gas pedal, the Gaels pulled away for a 25-12 set win.
The Paladins responded in the third as they grinded out a 25-21 set win to bring them back to within striking distance. The win was just the Paladins' 10
th set win of the season.
However, the Gaels were quick to stop any momentum coming from the opposition in red as they took the fourth set 25-16 for the victory.
PLAYOFF PICTURE
The win brings the Gaels 0.5 games back of the Toronto Varsity Blues (10-5) for the second seed in the OUA East and a home playoff game in the OUA quarterfinals.
Toronto's lone game of the weekend is tomorrow afternoon against Trent.
BY THE NUMBERS
15 –
Caroline Livingston connected for 15 kills bring her season total to 207, good enough for 2
nd in the OUA.
34 – 34 more assists for
Sierra Hardy who sits 2
nd in the OUA with 547.
19 – The Gaels limited RMC's top attacking duo of Kara Stephan and Lauryne Mvuezolo to just 19 kills on Friday night.
UP NEXT
The Gaels have just one game next weekend as they host the Trent Excalibur (1-13) at the ARC. Game time is set 1:00pm on Sunday, February 17.
Tickets are available at gogaelsgo.com/tickets or you can catch the action live at OUA.tv.
