Box Score ST. CATHARINES, Ont - The Brock University women's volleyball team (1-2 OUA) was defeated 3-0 (20-25, 12-25, 12-25) by the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, Sunday evening, at Bob Davis Gymnasium. 

The Varsity Blues would prove to be Brock's toughest test thus far, sitting at No. 5 in the CIS national women's volleyball rankings.

Brock was able to keep it close in the first set as the two teams traded points early-on. Brock rallied down 21-13 to bring the score as close as 22-20 before the Varsity blues capitalized taking the first set by the score of 25-20.

Toronto would evidentally be the stronger side in the match, winning the next two sets, on route to the 3-0 victory.

Leading Brock's scoring was Renee Helmer with nine kills and six digs. Maddie Brown added five kills while Katie Murray recorded two kills and five digs. At setter, Lauren Stirling recorded three kills, 13 assists, and nine digs in the loss. Karlinna O'leary chipped in on defence with nine digs. 

Jennifer Neilson led Toronto's attack, collecting a double double with 10 kills and 10 digs. Madelyn Mandryk had a strong performance, at setter, collecting 27 assists and adding 10 digs in the win. 

As a team, Brock recorded 22 kills and 23 errors on 90 attempts accounting for a negative hitting percentage. The Varsity Blues hit .282 for the match, adding 33 kills and 10 errors on 84 total attempts.

The Badgers return to action Friday October 31st at 4:00 when they take on the York University Lions on the road.