The Lakeland College Rustlers split a home and-away series against the NAIT Ooks.
The first game saw the Rustlers play host to the Ooks for some Valentine’s Day action. The Rustlers were on a tear winning their last four. That momentum carried into the game as the Rustlers took it in four sets, 25-22, 25-22, 21-25 and 25-19.
The Rustlers battled in the first set after being down four points early. Once the hometown team found a lead they managed to hold on sealing the three sets they needed to win.
Aiden Maier recorded 13 kills and Brock Tomyn recorded 11 leading the Rustlers to victory.
With the win, the Rustlers secured second place in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference north, giving them the opportunity to play younger players the following night in Edmonton.
The Ooks looked dominant taking the game in three sets, 25-21, 25-15, 25-21.
Despite a big win the night before the Rustlers couldn’t manage to find their feet. The Ooks controlled the three sets never giving the visiting team the lead.
Now, the Rustlers host the men’s volleyball championships this week, Feb. 20, 21 and 22. Their tournament kicks off against the Olds College Broncos at 6 p.m. Feb 20.
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