Box Score

The Warriors women's volleyball team made short work of the opponents from RMC in their home openers Saturday evening. The black and gold were kicking off their first season under the new leadership of Richard Eddy and it will be one he does not forget. Waterloo won in straight sets (25-9, 25-13, 26-24). The Warriors move to 1-0 to start the season.

The Warriors never let RMC gain any momentum in the first two sets, making a statement early with the lopsided score lines. Waterloo struggled to close out the third game but did so on the backs of captain Natasha Spaling (Drayton) to take the straight sets victory.

Spaling had an outstanding match for the black and gold, collecting 9 kills along with 5 assisted blocks. Shannon Lodoen (Waterloo) had 2 kills and 7 service aces along with 7 digs. Casey Clunas (Harriston) chipped in with 7 kills and 8 digs while teammate Taylor Gray (Winnipeg) had 6 kills and 3 assisted blocks for the Warriors.

What was even more outstanding than the offence was the team's formidable play on the defensive side of the ball. The Warriors held RMC to a negative killing percentage and only 2 unassisted blocks. Waterloo will have lots to build on moving forward but this game will be a strong confidence builder for the squad.

The Warriors will be travelling off site to RIM Park next weekend to host the York Lions on Friday and the Nipissing Lakers on Saturday. Both games start at 6pm, but will not be streamed online.