Friday, October 26 vs. Toronto Varsity Blues
 
The Western Mustangs women’s volleyball team continues their season on the road this Friday, October 26 against the Toronto Varsity Blues. Coming off of a strong pre-season and successful home opening weekend that featured a sweep against the Brock Badgers 3-1 and a close three set loss to the Ottawa Gee-Gees, the Mustangs gear up to play a competitive Toronto squad. Captain Rebecca Oxland led the Mustangs on Saturday with 18 kills on 37 attempts and 21 points in a four set match against Brock, while Stephanie Krueter led the Mustangs on Sunday with 10 kills on only 18 attempts and committed no errors against the nationally ranked Ottawa Gee-Gees. The Mustangs hope to carry their success to Toronto and defeat the Blues on their home court.
 
Friday’s game is the home opener for the Varsity Blues who hold a competitive 12-1 pre-season record and lost their regular season opener to Ryerson 3-1. The Blues have an experienced roster this season and welcome back many all-star players to the team. Many veteran players participated in provincial and national competitions including fourth-year player and outside hitter Alexandra Hudson. Charlotte Sider, a third year right side also competed at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Halifax. Sider was also a 2011-2012 OUA All-Star and averaged 3.05 kills per set in 2011-12. Setter for the Blues, Malena Rapaport was selected to be part of Canada’s national B team, and is back for another strong season with Toronto. Fifth-year veteran twins Shannon and Katrina Rossall gear up for their final season with the Blues. Shannon was designated an all-star in both of Toronto 2012-13 pre-season tournaments.
 
Game time is set for 6:00 p.m. at Toronto’s Varsity Athletic Centre.