Box Score ST. CATHARINES, ON - The Brock University women's volleyball team gave the No. 8 ranked McMaster Marauders all they could handle Saturday night at the Bob Davis Gymnasium. The match went the distance with McMaster coming from behind to take set five 15-12 (10-25, 25-20, 21-25, 25-17, 12-15).

"I am proud of the way the team bounced back from a very nervous first set," said head coach Dale Melnick. "We put McMaster in full control just because of our errors however, the ladies were determined to show that we can compete. Rookie Emily Armstrong ran a beautifully well balanced offense and senior Karlina O'Leary played amazing defense along side Renee Helmer with 18 digs each. I loved the way we battle. very proud of what this team has become."

Brianna Hamilton (Dunrobin, ON) led the Badgers with 12 kills and a .455 hitting percentage while Laura Condotta (Etobicoke, ON) contributed with 10 kills and 13 digs for the double-double. Renee Helmer (Waterloo, ON) added eight kills and 18 digs and Darby Taylor (Thorold, ON) chipped in with eight kills and a .421 hitting percentage. Libero Karlinna O'Leary (Whitby, ON) added 18 digs with rookie setter Emily Armstrong (Oshawa, ON) finishing with 36 assists and 10 digs for the double-double.

Joanna Jedrzejewska and Maicee Sorensen and added 13 kills each to lead McMaster.

The Badgers collected 48 kills with 13 errors on 134 attempts for a .261 hitting percentage. McMaster hit .234 for the match adding 54 kills with 17 errors on 158 attempts.