Trinity Western beats McMaster, UBC downs Western in U Sports women’s volleyball
TORONTO — Eli Wendel had 10 kills as the No. 7 Trinity Western Spartans advanced to the semifinals at the U Sports women’s volleyball championship Friday with a 25-16, 25-10, 25-17 quarter-final win over the No. 2 McMaster Marauders.
Wendel, from Caronport, Sask., committed just a single error in 19 attacks to go along with three blocks and a pair of digs. Katelyn Devaney of Port Coquitlam, B.C., added seven kills, three blocks and three aces in the victory.
“It felt good to come out strong, and we were happy to bounce back after last weekend (at the Canada West championship),” said Devaney. “I thought Mac played really well so it’s fun to play in a tournament where every team is ready to take (the championship).”
The Spartans, who settled for Canada West bronze last week, will take on UBC in the semifinals. The No. 3 Thunderbirds advanced with a 25-20, 23-25, 25-19, 25-20 win over the No. 6 Western Mustangs.