OUA Quarter Final: Gryphons advance to final four

WINDSOR, Ont. - The Guelph Gryphon men's volleyball team defeated the Windsor Lancers in a tight five-set match in the OUA quarter-finals on Saturday at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. Set scores were 25-23, 12-25, 25-23, 18-25 and 12-15.

The Gryphons got off to a fast start as they built an early lead in the opening set. The Lancers fought back late in the set thanks to some solid hitting to take it 25-23.

The second set was all Guelph as they used a balanced offensive attack and strong serving to take the second 25-12 and even the match.

The third set was much like the first set as both teams fought hard for the lead. The score remained tied for much of the set until the end when the Lancers scored some big points to win 25-23.

The Gryphons responded again in the fourth set with some inspired play as they built a big lead in the middle of the set and hung on for the 25-18 victory.

The fifth and deciding set was close all the way as both teams fought desperately for the win. In the end, the Gryphons took advantage of some unforced errors to take the set 15-13 and the match.

The Gryphons were led by Andrew Review (Guelph, Ont) with a match-high 25 points (18 kills, 3 aces, 4 blocks). Andrew Bartram (Aurora, Ont.) and Jonathan Whitton (Edmonton) chipped in with 18 and 16 points respectively. 

The Gryphons now advance to the OUA semi finals where they will play the top seeded McMaster Marauders. The game will take place Friday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. in Hamilton. The Gryphons defeated the Marauders this year during the regular season in both their games by scores of 3-1 and 3-0.

Source:

Michelle Pino
Media Relations & Communications Officer
University of Guelph, Department of Athletics
Guelph Gryphon