ST CATHARINES - The Brock Badgers men's volleyball team fell in straight sets to the No. 4 nationally ranked McMaster Marauders on Sunday afternoon at Bob Davis Gym. Set scores for the match were 17-25, 22-25, 16-25.

Facing off with a perennial powerhouse in the Marauders, who are the defending OUA champions, Brock struggled with 37 total errors in the match on home court. Despite the struggles, the Badgers stringed together a few solid service runs in the second set to nearly steal a set of the nationally ranked opponents.

Brock second-year outside hitter Kylar Code was especially impressive in the second set, finishing the match with a team-high 12 points from eight kills, three service aces, and a block. Rookie outside hitter KJ Robinson pitched in with six kills and two service aces, while Sauli Lianga added six kills, one ace, and one block assist for the Badgers.

Running the offence from the setter position Grant Reddon recorded 24 assists, while also tying Robinson with a team-high five digs defensively.

McMaster's Mateusz Wlodarski finished the win with a game-high 12.5 points from 11 kills and three block assists
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The Badgers remain on home court with a weekend doubleheader versus the Windsor Lancers next weekend. The back-to-back matches will begin with an 8 p.m. first serve on Friday, Nov. 25, followed by a 6 p.m. start on Saturday, Nov. 26. Tickets are available for purchase at brocku.universitytickets.com. The matches will also be available to view online at OUA.tv.

BADGERS AT A GLANCE
Overall Record: 4-4 (W-L)
Conference Record: 1-3

Next match: Friday, Nov. 25 vs Windsor Lancers • 6 PM – Bob Davis Gymnasium

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