| Manitoba
3, Winnipeg 0 by Sheldon Appelle, University of Winnipeg Athletics |
| December 2 - The Manitoba Bisons walked all over the Winnipeg Wesmen on their way to a 3-0 victory Friday night at the Duckworth Centre. In the first set the Bison's built leads of 8-5 and 16-10 at the technical timeouts on their way to a 25-16 first set victory. In set number two the Wesmen played with more fire and it showed as they had an 8-7 lead at the first timeout, but the Bisons took the lead at 16-15 at the second technical. Despite a great effort the Bisons took the second set 25-22. In set number three the Bisons built up a 16-11 lead at the second technical and never looked back as they won the third and deciding set 25-19. Ben Schellenberg was a bright spot for the Wesmen finishing with 17 kills and six defensive digs. The Bisons were led by Toon van Lankvelt's 12 kills. Winnipeg and Manitoba now have identical 5-4 records. The two teams will meet Saturday night at the Duckworth Centre. Match time is 6:00 p.m. |