This Saturday afternoon, the Waterloo Warriors faced off against the visiting Lakehead Thunderwolves, looking to build on their dominant performance from the previous night. With momentum on their side, the Warriors delivered another strong performance, showcasing their depth and teamwork to secure a 3-1 victory.
In the opening set, the Warriors came out swinging with precision and consistency. Accurate serves kept the pressure on the Thunderwolves, leading to forced errors and key points for Waterloo. The Warriors took control early and closed the set decisively at 25-17.
The second set saw the Warriors continue their dominant play. Rachael Meilikhan (Toronto, ON) played a pivotal role, contributing crucial points that helped extend Waterloo's lead midway through the set. The Warriors' team focused approach left the Thunderwolves guessing as they utilized their depth to attack from all angles. Waterloo claimed the second set comfortably, 25-16.
Lakehead came alive in the third set, putting the Warriors on the defensive. Despite Waterloo's efforts to minimize errors, the Thunderwolves capitalized on powerful swings to convert critical points. Sarah Hewer (Whitby, ON) brought consistent serving which gave the Warriors an early edge, but the set remained tightly contested. With the score tied at 22-22, the Thunderwolves rallied for three consecutive points to take the set, 25-22, and extend the match into another set.
In the fourth set, Lakehead carried their momentum early, pressuring the Warriors with an aggressive start. However, Madison Seo (Ancaster, ON) had crucial serving power turning the tide, allowing Waterloo to regain control in the middle of the set. The Warriors surged ahead and closed out the set, 25-17, to seal the match victory.
With this win, the Warriors improve their record and look ahead to next weekend when they'll host the University of Toronto Varsity Blues at home.