London, ON- 
The Mustangs were ahead early on this weekend against the Lancers winning both games 3-0. Western is currently sitting 5-3 in the standings. 

GAME RECAPS
Friday, November 21 

After a weekend of wins and losses, the Mustangs are back on the court ready to take on another team going 6-0 right now.  

The game started off strong for the Mustangs with an 8-4 lead. With two consecutive blocks from Western, the Lancers called for a timeout at 12-6. Windsor asked for another timeout at 17-8 to try and lessen the gap between the scores. The Lancers seemed to be struggling with their passes and defense so far this game. Western was doing quite well with their strong serves and nice ball placement. The Mustangs finished off the first set with a nasty overpass kill at 25-9.  

The second set began very well for the Mustangs as they made it very difficult for the Lancers to bring the ball back over with a hit. At 9-4, Windsor asked for a timeout. The Lancers were able to scourge up a few points from the Mustangs errors. Windsor then called another timeout at 16-8. The Mustangs were on a roll, making sure to get every point they could. Western won another set at 25- 16 to make it a 2-0 game. 

The third set didn't begin too well for Western with the Lancers up 6-2, benefiting off their mistakes. The Mustangs ended up calling their first timeout. Western was able to regroup and come back at 8-7. This led to a timeout from the Lancers. After another overpass hit, the Lancers called a timeout at 17-9. The Mustangs were doing good with consistent winning plays at 21-12. And the Mustangs finished the game off with yet another overpass kill at 25-14, in 3.  

"We executed at a high level and stayed sharp all match. Our efficiency on offence was key." Said Coach Melissa Bartlett

KEY STATS

Kills - Buntic, Emma (12), Ebert, Ava (12), Harrison, Lael (11) 

Blocks - Tukker, Nyla (3.0), Ebert, Ava (3.0), McEwen, Kendra (2.0) 

Digs - Pelosi, Madeline (17), Harrison, Lael (12), Tukker, Nyla (9) 

Saturday, November 22 

The Mustangs are back on the court after a 3-0 win against the Lancers the night prior.  

The game started well for Western with at 9-5 lead early on, resulting in a timeout from the Lancers. Windsor was doing better with their defense, which seemed to be helping quite a bit. The Mustangs gained their rhythm with their sets and hits and began to further the gap at 16-11. Then at 18-11, the Lancers called a timeout. Western was making a few silly errors that allowed the Lancers to get a few point in at 23-16. The Mustangs ended the first set at 25-16.  

The second set was a strong start for the Mustangs with nice consecutive serves by Emma Buntic, resulting in a timeout from the Lancers at 6-1. Western continued to play well with their smart plays. The Lancers oftentimes struggled to return the ball with a hit. Windsor called a timeout again at 13-4. The Lancers fought pretty hard and had a couple of sick blocks to gain a few more points at 20-11.  The Mustangs won the second set at 25-13 to make it a 2-0 game.  

The third set was a closer start for the teams, with a score of 6-4 for the Mustangs. The Lancers were putting in the work through better defense and placing the ball more at 8-7. Windsor then asked for a timeout at 13-9. The Mustangs were playing very well. At 19-13, the Lancers asked for another timeout. Things were looking good for Western this weekend. The Lancers mustered up a couple of points through Westerns errors at 22-17. The Mustangs won the game 25-17 with another 3-0 win for the weekend.  

"We were excited, we worked together, and it felt amazing to win all three sets." Said Emma Buntic

KEY STATS

Kills - Buntic, Emma (17), Tukker, Nyla (10), Harrison, Lael (8) 

Blocks - Ebert, Ava (4.0), Buntic, Emma (2.0), Harrison, Lael (2.0) 

Digs - Pelosi, Madeline (15), Tukker, Nyla (11), Harrison, Lael (8) 

NEXT GAME
The Mustangs are on the road to Nipissing next weekend for what seem to be a compelling set of matches. Games start on Friday, November 28 at 6:00pm.