Broncos Earn Victory at Home Opener
Set one started off with high intensity from both teams. After SAIT claimed the first couple of points, the Olds College Broncos came back to take a tight lead early on. Points continued to go back and forth throughout the set as the set was full of rallies. Consistency in their serves earned the SAIT Trojans the last point of the set. The first set finishes with the SAIT Trojans winning 25-23.
By MJ Vergara
OLDS, AB - Olds College Broncos Women's Volleyball team won 3-2 to the SAIT Trojans after winning sets 2,4, & 5 at the Home Opener for Olds College on Friday November 12, 2021.
Set one started off with high intensity from both teams. After SAIT claimed the first couple of points, the Olds College Broncos came back to take a tight lead early on. Points continued to go back and forth throughout the set as the set was full of rallies. Consistency in their serves earned the SAIT Trojans the last point of the set. The first set finishes with the SAIT Trojans winning 25-23.
Broncos come out strong and hungry right from the start of the second set. It is a very evenly matched set with Olds College Broncos and SAIT Trojans keeping it a one point game most of the set. The consistent hits from #13 Tabitha Martin on the Olds College Broncos help keep the intensity high for them.The Broncos gain a lead in the second half of the set leading them to win the set 25-21 to tie the game.
Set three begins with SAIT Trojans earning the first three points of the set. Olds College Broncos continue to show their resilience throughout the set keeping it a close game. Intensity and consistency as a team help the SAIT Trojans win the set. SAIT Trojans take the third set 25-23.
Set four starts with increased momentum from the SAIT Trojans. The set points go back and forth until the Trojans take a three point lead. Olds College Broncos make the comeback to win the set 26-24.
The fifth and final set goes to Olds College Broncos after small mistakes by SAIT trojans will ultimately cost them the set. The Broncos take the final set 15-12. This results in the Broncos gaining a 3-2 victory at their home opener over the SAIT Trojans.
The player of the game for SAIT Trojans went to #9 LeeAnne Arnott and to Olds College Broncos #8 Samantha Laboucan.
The Olds College Broncos will play their second game of the season on Saturday November 13 against the SAIT Trojans at SAIT.
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