The Brock Badgers women's volleyball team have climbed up a spot in this week's latest U SPORTS Top 10 rankings, cementing their spot as the No. 3 ranked team in the nation.
 
Women's Volleyball (2-0) - No. 3
Last Week: No. 4
Highest Ranking: No. 3 (Nov 2) 
Weeks in U SPORTS Top 10: Two (Oct. 26, Nov. 2) 
 
Kicking off their season with a road trip to the nation's capital, the Badgers recorded back-to-back three-set victories over the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Saturday, Oct. 31., and Sunday, Nov. 1., to begin their regular season 2-0.
 
Beginning their weekend with a Halloween clash, the Badgers swept the contest by scores of 25-14, 25-22, and 25-14. Their dominant performance was led fourth-year outside hitter Daryan Chadwick who led the team with 12 kills, while reigning OUA First Team All-Star Mackenna Knox served as the primary setter, tallying 27 of Brock's 34 assists. The Badgers defensive presence was key to the victory, as they recorded six blocks to Ottawa's two.
 
In the second game of the back-to-back, the Badgers showed their quality once again, winning by scores of 25-16, 25-22, and 25-12. Chadwick continued to find success at the net with 13 kills, while veterans Madison Tuck and Charlotte Ross notched four blocks each. Knox also made her presence felt throughout the match, recording game highs in aces (three), assists (27), and digs (seven).
 
With a week of rest and recovery up ahead, the Badgers will next be in action on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, against the Toronto Varsity Blues as they return home for the first time since winning the Quigley Cup. The first game is slated on for 6 p.m. with the second scheduled at 4 p.m.