DURHAM 3, GEORGIAN 1

There was a big match feel Saturday afternoon at the Georgian Athletic Centre for the Grizzlies women's volleyball game against the Durham Lords and for good reason.

Both teams have shown so far in their OCAA season's that they are among the elite in the east division with the Lords sitting in first place with a 13-1 record and the Grizzlies sitting in third with an 11-3 record.

The Grizzlies got off to a slow start trailing 21-13 in the first set but a timeout by Head Coach Brad Graham got Georgian back on track and battle hard but ultimately fell 25-21.

Unfortunately for the Grizzlies the second set was much like the first with Georgian falling behind and losing the set 25-10.

With their backs against the wall the Grizzlies finally got it going with some strong play by Erin McClean and Kelsey Buckley to earn a 25-17 third set win.

That was as close as the Grizzlies comeback bid would get them as they were in tight with Durham but were outmatched in the end by a 25-21 score.

Allison Marshall was solid for the Grizzlies again posting 12 points (8 kills, two serving aces and one stuff block) while Natalie Buck had nine kills to lead the team.

Durham's Leah Saar (Pickering, Ont.) had one of her most productive games of the season as she registered 18 points including 14 kills. Saar moves into second place in OCAA East region conference scoring as she is averaging 3.5 points per set.

The Grizzlies will have another big match Sunday at noon when they host the Cambrian Golden Shield who entering Saturday had an 11-2 record.

Source: Georgian College with files from Durham College