Box Score

For the second straight night the Warriors came back from two sets down to earn a 3-2 victory as they handed the No. 6 Western Mustangs their first loss of the season in a thrilling night of volleyball for the black and gold.

Fifth year outside hitter Cameron Wheelan (Barrie/) led all Waterloo players with 17 kills in the match while James Evans (Rockwood) added 12.  Scott Thomson (St. Marys/) was stellar for the second straight night with 50 assists and 13 digs.

Waterloo dropped the first two sets 25-17, 25-18 as the Western Mustangs proved why they are the top team in the OUA but a new Waterloo team showed up for the third set to start their comeback run.

In what was the set of the match Waterloo and Western would battle back and forth with the Warriors edging the Mustangs 28-26 to get themselves back in the match. 

Waterloo would carry their momentum for the final two sets and clip the Mustangs 25-23, 15-13 to earn the upset victory.

Adding to the attack was Fiodar Kazhamiaka (Waterloo/) who had 11 kills on 21 attempts for a 0.38 kill percentage.  Kazhamiaka also chipped in defensively with 16 digs while rookie Erich Woolley (New Dundee/) was a standout defensive player with a game high 24 digs.

For the Mustangs Garrett May (Scarborough, Ont.) led the way with 20 kills while Phil James (Ottawa, Ont.) put down 15 kills and four service aces.  Setter Sean McKay (Sudbury, Ont.) put up a game high 57 assists in the match.

Waterloo moved above .500 for the first time this season with a 7-6 record while Western's bid for a perfect season was spoiled and they now sit at 12-1.

The Warriors look for their third straight win next weekend as they face the McMaster Marauders on Friday at 8pm.