Lions Beat Ooks In close Match

Calgary, AB - February 11, 2024 - NAIT (1) at AMB (3)

In a thrilling men's volleyball showdown, the NAIT Ooks clashed with the Ambrose Lions in a fiercely contested match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. The Ambrose Lions got off to a commanding start in the first set, setting the pace with a dominant 25-15 victory. However, the NAIT Ooks quickly regrouped and showed their resilience in the second set, putting up a strong fight but falling short as the Lions secured a 25-21 win. As the tension mounted, the NAIT Ooks refused to back down, rallying in the third set with an impressive display of skill and determination. With flawless execution and unwavering focus, they managed to outplay the Lions, claiming the set with a hard-fought 25-21 victory of their own. With the match hanging in the balance, both teams battled fiercely in the fourth set, exchanging blows in a neck-and-neck race to the finish. In a nail-biting conclusion, the Ambrose Lions ultimately emerged victorious, narrowly edging out the NAIT Ooks with a final score of 26-24.

Some key players from the OOks were #8 Jarod Robert with 17 kills and #5 Wyatt Turnbull with 11 digs. #15 Nikita Marchenkiv had an impressive 21 kill game and #1 Matthew Clements did well on Defence with 10 digs. 

Players of the Game 

NAIT | #7 Josh Watson

AMB | #15 Nikita Marchenkov