The first set started close, with both teams trading points early. Queen's slowly pulled ahead by scoring on long rallies and forcing errors, building separation in the middle of the set. Western tried to answer late with a short run, but Queen's stayed in control down the stretch. the Gaels closed the set 25–20.

Western responded well in the second set, jumping out to an early lead by taking advantage of mistakes and winning points at the net. Queen's pushed back and tied the score late, forcing extra points as both sides traded kills. Western stayed steady in the final moments and scored back-to-back points to finish the set. The Mustangs took the second set 26–24 to make it 1-1. 

The third set stayed tight throughout, with neither team able to pull away. Western gained momentum midway through the set by stringing together points off solid defense and quick attacks. The Gales kept pressure on late, but the Mustangs won key rallies to hold the lead. Western secured the set 25–23 to make it a 2-1 game.

Western carried that momentum into the fourth set and controlled play from the opening serve. A long scoring run quickly stretched the lead as Queen's struggled to stop Western's offense. The Mustangs continued to score consistently while limiting errors, never allowing the gap to close. Western finished strong to win the set 25–14 and take the match in four.

Saturday, January 17

GAME RECAP

The first set stayed close early, with both teams trading points and side-outs. Western built a small lead midway through by scoring off strong attacks and blocks, but Queen's answered with a late run that flipped momentum. Queen's used tough serving and back-to-back points near the end to pull ahead. They closed the set 25–23 after stopping a late push from the Mustangs.

The second set was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish. Queen's held slim leads most of the set, while the Mustangs kept tying it with timely kills and strong defense. The score stayed tight late and went past 25 as both teams traded points. the Gaels stayed calm in the final rallies and won the long set 30–28.

Queen's controlled the third set from early on, building a steady lead with clean offense and fewer mistakes. Western tried to slow the momentum with short runs, but the Gaels continued to score consistently. The gap grew late as Queen's won key rallies and limited errors. Queen's finished strong and took the set 25–16 to complete the sweep.

NEXT GAME
Next weekend the Mustangs play an exciting match against the Waterloo Warriors for a 7:30 pm start time on Friday. Stream live on OUA.tv to watch!