KINGSTON, Ont. (January 24, 2020)- The No.7 nationally-ranked Queen's Gaels (9-3) showed up with a clean set sweep 3-0 against the Ryerson Rams (7-6) on Friday night to extend their win streak to seven. 
 
GAME FLOW
The Gaels hit their home court with an explosive first set. However, the Gaels calm and organized game play, speedy attacks from Adam Boljkovac, and major digs from Zane Grossinger kept the Gaels in a single point lead throughout the first set. Queen's held off the Rams with major momentum in the final moments of the first set, taking it 25-21.
 
The Gaels faced another battle in set two. The Rams continued with their powerful kills; however, the Gaels were able to keep the ball on the Rams side of the court. Grossinger and Erik Siksna hustled to return the Rams attacks, with six digs each respectively. The Gaels took a well-deserved set 25-21. 
 
The opposition did not let up in the third set. But the Gaels continued complete strategic plays. With multiple tips and kills from Zac Hutcheson, and several serving errors from the Rams, the Gaels held onto the final set 25-22. The Gaels took home a clean set sweep 3-0.
 
BY THE NUMBERS
15- kills by #15 Zac Hutcheson
8- digs by #15 Zac Hutcheson
32- assists by #6 Zane Grossinger 
2- serving aces for #15 Zac Hutcheson
1st - Place tie with Toronto in the OUA East

UP NEXT
The Gaels will hit the ARC Main Gym January 25^th at 8:00 pm up against the No.8 Toronto Varsity Blues in a battle for first in the OUA East. Head to the ARC Main gym to cheer on your Gaels live!