LANGLEY, B.C. – The No. 1 ranked Trinity Western women’s volleyball team returns home with an eight-match winning streak, playing host to the Saskatchewan Huskies Friday and Saturday at the Langley Events Centre Fieldhouse.
WEEKEND PREVIEW
Friday, Nov 22nd vs. Saskatchewan – 6 p.m. PT
Saturday, Nov 23rd vs. Saskatchewan – 5 p.m. PT
THE WEEKEND STORY
- TWU earned its seventh and eighth victories on the season last weekend, defeating Manitoba in straight-sets on consecutive nights (Nov. 15-16).
- Since losing the opening set of the season, the Spartans have won 24 sets in a row.
- The Spartans play host to a Saskatchewan team that split a pair of five-set games at UBC Okanagan.
- TWU’s offence will roll through outside hitter Hilary Howe (Calgary), who sits second in conference kills per set (4.48), service aces per set (0.76), and points per set (5.5).
- Spartan middle Avery Heppell (Langley) will look to continue her dominance on the defensive side, currently leading the conference in blocks per set (1.40).
- TWU sits first in team hitting percentage at .286, while Saskatchewan is third at .248.
- The Spartans have won 17 of their last 18 against the Huskies dating back to January 29, 2011, including winning both matchups last season (Nov. 16-17). Their only loss over that span was Oc. 21, 2017 when the Huskies won 3-0 in Saskatoon.
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (8-0)
Canada West Standings: 2nd
Last Weekend: @ Manitoba (W 3-0, W 3-0).
Streak: 8W
Regular Season Form: W-W-W-W-W
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (6-2)
Canada West Standings: 4th
Last Weekend: @ UBC Okanagan (W 3-2, L 3-2).
Streak: L1
Regular Season Form: W-W-W-W-L
[SOURCE: Trinity Western University]