Nov. 5: Guelph 3 vs. Toronto 0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-19)

Guelph, Ont. - The Guelph Gryphon men's volleyball team came out on top after a match against the Toronto Varsity Blues on Nov. 5 in Guelph at the W.F. Mitchell Centre. The game finished 3-0 in Guelph's favour, with set scores of 25-15, 25-21, and 25-19. The Gryphons advance to 4-1 on the season. 

In the beginning of the first set there was no clear leader, and each team stayed within a point or so of each other. But, this stand-still didn't last long, and the Gryphons were able to rack up some impressive kills. Gryphon left-side Andrew McWilliam (North Dunwich) was unstoppable, as he ripped the ball through the Blue's defence. The Varsity Blues won a number of points due to Gryphon service errors, but Guelph gave some rookies some playing time near the end of the set and they earned the win 25-15.

 

In the second set, the Blues were able to challenge the Gryphons throughout the match. Guelph continued to give away points from unnecessary technical errors, and also struggled with defence, and so they didn't gain a lead until the last few minutes. The set ended 25-21.

 

The Varsity Blues continued to hold it together for the first half of the third set, with the set score growing point-by-point. The Gryphons began to pull themselves together defensively. Winston Rosser (Whitby, ON) Ryan Killeen (Oakville, ON) and McWilliam all continued to put pressure on the Varsity Blues and they were soon able to build a lead. Gryphon rookie Kyle Wilson (Stratford, ON) was subbed in during the last few minutes of the game and showed great potential . The set finished 25-19.

 

McWilliams led the Gryphons with 12 kills and 2 aces, along with Rosser who had 12 kills and 3 digs.

The Varsity Blues were led by Jonathon Adomait (Dundas, ON) who had 7 kills and 1 ace and Adam Palmer (Ottawa, ON) had 5 kills and 1 ace.

The Gryphons next play the McMaster Marauders on Nov. 6, in Hamilton. The game begins at 3pm.