MCMANN BREAKS OCAA MEN'S VOLLEYBALL SINGLE SEASON BLOCKS RECORD

OSHAWA, Ont. – Dave McMann of the Durham College men's volleyball team broke the OCAA record for blocks in a season in a 3-1 victory over the Loyalist Lancers on Tuesday night.

McMann (Elmvale, Ont.) had four blocks in a win, bringing his season total to 70. The previous record of 69 was set in 2001 by Kanitha Boranprasit (Seneca) and Carter Walls (Humber). Corey Cole (St. Clair) also matched the previous record during the 2010 season.

McMann now has 193 career blocks and moves in second place on the OCAA all-time charts. He has two games remaining in the regular to catch Cole for the all-time lead, as he had 205 career blocks in five seasons with the Saints.

P.J. Cornelius of Durham led all players in scoring with 21 points. This is his second consecutive match scoring 20 points or more. Cornelius is closing in on 500 career points, as he has now has 494. Steve Clarey and Jordan McFarlane had 14 points apiece in the win.

On the defensive end, Dan Popovich led Durham with 12 digs.

Ian Hartop was the Lancers leading scorer with 12 points in the loss.

Set scores in the match were 25-22, 25-21, 22-25 and 25-22.

Durham and Loyalist now have matching 13-5 records and are tied for third place in the OCAA east region. Georgian (12-5) is two points behind in fifth place but have a game in hand on the Lords and Lancers.

Tuesday's game was the Lords regular season home finale. They will head to Toronto on Friday night for a match against the George Brown Huskies (7-10). Game time is at 8 p.m.

Source: Durham College