Redeemer University College

February 2, 2010
Ancaster, Ontario

After a slow start to the first half of the season, the women's volleyball team appears to be back on track. With tonight's convincing victory against the Lambton Lions and Saturday's giant win against the St. Clair Saints the Royals are now in a dog fight for a playoff spot. They kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-0 victory over Lambton College. Game scores were 25-16, 25-20, and 25-13.

Megan Hultink and Helena Stronks led the Royals to victory with 7 points each and 9 digs a piece. Cassey Ross had a team high 6 points for Lambton, all coming off of aces.

The Royals now turn their attention to two huge games this upcoming weekend as they take to the road and face off against the Canadore Panthers on Friday evening and Nippissing University on Saturday afternoon. The Royals lost both previous games at home this season to Canadore and Nippissing and if they hope to continue to push for a final playoff spot will need to come away with at least a 1-1 record to stay alive.

The women need a top 6 finish in their division to move on to a crossover playoff match and things couldn't be any tighter. With the win this evening the Royals currently sit in a 4 way tie for the 6th and final playoff spot in the West.

Game time's for the weekend are 6:00pm Friday against College and 12:00pm Saturday against Nippissing.