Vikings Athletics Staff

CAMROSE, Alta.- The University of Alberta- Augustana Vikings hosted the NAIT Ooks at Augustana gym on Friday night where the Vikings came out on top (31-29, 25-27, 25-8, 27-25).

Playing in a packed house, NAIT took an early lead in the first set as Vikings were finding their footing. After calling a timeout halfway through the first, Vikings were able to close the gap and fight for an exciting, tug of war win, 31-29. Still not showing many weaknesses, the second set was just as nail biting, going point for point the whole set, Ooks won 27-25.

Unlike the first two sets, the Vikings were able to control the third set right from the beginning. With monstrous serving, #11 Taryn Watson led the offensive attack securing the Vikings third set win 25-8. The visiting team proved to be difficult as the fourth set was another exciting match, going point for point again. With both sides continuing to battle, Vikings were able to shut down Ooks with a 27-25 victory. 

Continuing to dominate the court, #8 Shae Boyes had 11 kills and 8 digs, and Watson had 10 kills. On the other side of the court #2 Makenna Doyle lead with 12 kills, #6 Charlotte Vandenelzen and #11 Anna Atcheynum both had 8 kills.

NAIT hosts the Vikings Saturday night at 6pm for an exciting rematch, as the Ooks look to secure a final playoff spot in the North division.

Players of the Game:

UAA #11 Taryn Watson

NAIT #2 Makenna Doyle