Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 It what was a crucial weekend for making gains on earning a playoff berth, the Warriors fell short dropping both of their weekend games to Guelph and McMaster. 

In Friday's contest, Waterloo was swept by the Gryphons (21, 13, 17) with Natasha Spaling (Drayton) leading the way with seven kills.  Emily Needles (Thorndale) had 14 assists in the game while Kristen Bartmann (Uxbridge) collected 14 digs.

Waterloo returned to the PAC on Saturday for their home game of the season and put together a strong effort against the OUA west leading McMaster Marauders.  Waterloo dropped the opening two sets (17, 16) but fought their way back into the match taking the third set 25-23.  It looked as if Waterloo was going to push it to a fifth set up 22-19 but McMaster converted the next six points to take it 25-22 and claim the match 3-1.

The loss dropped Waterloo's record to 4-13 as they sit two points back of Western and Windsor for the final playoff spot in the OUA west while McMaster sits on top at 14-3.

Despite the loss, Waterloo showed their bright future under the tenure of head coach Richard Eddy and the rest of his coaching staff.  Rookie left side Sammie Gwozdz (Waterloo) continued her strong rookie campaign with 11 points in the contest.  Also putting together a strong game was right side Shannon Lodoen (Waterloo) who tallied seven kills on 17 attempts. 

Rounding out Waterloo's attack was Claire Mackenzie (Vancouver) and Natasha Spaling (Drayton) who had eight and six kills respectively.  Emily Needles (Thorndale) picked up 35 assists in the match while third year libero Kristen Bartmann (Uxbridge) had her athletic ability on display all night with a game high 18 digs.

For McMaster it was Lauren Mastroluisi doing most of the damage with 15 kills while middle Alicia Jack finished with six blocks in the win.

Waterloo's playoff hopes rest on their final road trip of the year as they make the long journey to Thunder Bay next weekend to take on Lakehead.  Two wins are a must if the Warriors hope to extend their OUA play in 2015.