PETERBOROUGH, Ont. (January 10^th, 2020) – The Queen's Gaels (5-3) travelled to Peterborough where they were able to pick up their first win of the New Year defeating the Trent Excalibur in straight sets 3-0. 
 
Game Flow 
The Gaels stormed the court Friday evening showing off their New Year energy on the Excalibur home court. Queen's sailed through the first set taking the early upper hand with a 25-18 win.  With outside hitter Zac Hutcheson slamming a total of 16 match kills, the Gaels had the momentum from start to finish. 
 
More of the same followed opening the second set; with a strong overall performance from outside hitter Adam Boljkovac who finished with 14 match kills and seven digs. The Gaels took the second set 25-19. 
 
The third set continued with fast offence from the Queen's. However, the Gaels did see a final push from the Excalibur in the third set, the Tricolour managed to hold onto their early lead taking the set 25-23. Rounding out a clean sweep of the match 3-0.
 
By the Numbers 
30 - Total kills from the duo of Hutcheson and Boljkovac
15.5 - Points from Matthew Bergin to lead Trent
29 - Assists for the Gaels Zane Grossinger
 
Up Next
The Gaels will step onto their home court for the first time this year against the RMC Paladins on January 12 at 3:00 in the ARC main gym. Visit gogaelsgo.com/tickets for tickets to cheer on your Gaels.