The Waterloo Warriors stormed into Friday night's match up against the TMU Bold with intensity, taking control of the game from the very first serve.

They wasted no time asserting dominance, executing a relentless offensive attack that left the Bold scrambling. Adyson Kelly (Calgary, AB) played a crucial role in setting up plays with expert precision, allowing Avery Isaacs (Calgary, AB) to crush the ball with powerful attacks. The Bold struggled to respond, and before they knew it, Waterloo had secured a dominant 25-10 win in the opening set.

The momentum shifted in the second set as TMU found their rhythm. Capitalizing on Warriors' errors and executing well planned plays, the Bold took an early lead, forcing Waterloo onto the back foot for the first time in the match. But just when TMU seemed in control, unforced errors crept into their game, giving the Warriors a chance to close the gap. Despite struggles converting on offensive opportunities, Waterloo remained within striking distance. Stella McKenna (Calgary, AB) brought the heat with pinpoint swings that kept TMU guessing, each shot landing just inside the back line. As the set neared its conclusion, the Warriors found their spark, edging ahead 22-21 with a renewed sense of urgency. From there, they refused to let up, battling to a 25-22 victory to take a commanding two set lead.

Into the third set, the Warriors showed no signs of slowing down. Rachael Meilikhan (Toronto, ON) added a touch of deception to the offense, delivering crafty plays that kept TMU on their toes. Avery Kelly (Calgary, AB) was also essential to the Warriors offensive depth, keeping the Bold defense under constant pressure. Waterloo continued to execute their game plan with precision, pushing forward with unwavering confidence taking the final set 25-19.

The Warriors now look ahead to a rematch against TMU tomorrow at 12:00 p.m., eager to deliver another strong performance.