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‘Heads on the Game’- Varsity Reds’ sweeping victory

Ariana Calvachi , , , , ,

FREDERICTON – Family and friends came to watch the UNB Varsity Reds’ victory against the Dalhousie Tigers on Nov 1st at the Richard J. Currie Center.  

The enthusiastic crowd cheered each Reds’ score. 

“We are here to support our friends, so far it’s been a good battle, they are hitting hard. It should be a good match,” said Paige Lehto, a UNB volleyball player who showed up after finishing her team’s own game. 

The crowds´ tension could be felt from the bleachers, they attentively watched the game. (Photo: Ariana Calvachi/ STU Journalism)

During the first set the tension rose, players heated up with every point.  

After a time-out of the first set, Dal was able to get back on their feet. 

Dal fought hard, but the Reds held strong and took the first set 25-21. 

Even though the second set was tied against the Dalhousie Tigers, 25-21 they still managed to win the match by sweeping each set.  

In the third set the Reds started off hard although Dalhousie kept up with the game.  

At the technical time-out of the first half of the third set, the Reds were up 16-11, and UNB forced the Tigers into another time-out at 20-13. 

Tynan Murphy was strong at the net for UNB, ending numerous Dal scoring opportunities. 

The Reds beat Dalhousie Tigers 3-0. They won the first set 25-21, the second one 25-17, and the third one 25-18.  

Connor McConnell, Varsity Reds’ player after the game had some comments on the team’s performance. (Photo: Ariana Calvachi / STU Journalism)

Connor McConnell was selected as UNB’s best player. “I think we competed really well, still a couple of things to work on make sure we have our heads on the game, overall I think we had a pretty consistent game,” he said. 

Consistency, discipline and team work were the three keys that lead Varsity Reds to victory.  

 “Today’s win felt great,” said Reds´ outside hitter Thomas Vickers. “We played much better as a team, and were synced together and able to focus.”  

The Reds celebrated Friday’s 3-0 victory over the Dal Tigers. (Photo: Ariana Calvachi / STU Journalism)

This preseason is just a warm-up for the UNB Reds before the real deal with the beginning of the season and their first match against Montreal’s Carabins on Nov 22 and 23.