Ooks defeat Rustlers 3-1, sweep weekend series
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EDMONTON, Alta. The NAIT Ooks men's volleyball team defeat the Lakeland Rustlers 3-1 on Saturday night in the NAIT Gymnasium.
The NAIT Ooks came out hot following a 3-0 victory on Friday night in Lloydminster. They jumped out to an early lead and maintained it, taking a 25-17 first set victory. The Rustlers bounced back in the second set fending off an Ooks comeback to tie the match 1-1 with a 25-21 win. The third set Lakeland kept the momentum early taking an 8-4 lead, but NAIT stormed back dominated the rest of the set, taking it 25-14. From there, the Ooks showed why they are in first in the ACAC North division as they continued the pressure taking the fourth and final set 25-22.
Players of the Game
NAIT Ooks - Devon Klein
Lakeland Rustlers - Tyler Williamson
The Big Picture
NAIT Ooks - 15-3 - 1st in the ACAC North
Lakeland Rustlers - 9-9 - 4th in the ACAC North
What's Next?
NAIT Ooks @ Keyano Huskies - Feb.7, 8:00 pm
Lakeland Rustlers @ GPRC Wolves - Jan.31, 8:00 pm