No. 1 Men's Volleyball return to OCAA title match
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
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Sheridan | 26 | 22 | 21 | 0 |
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Humber | 28 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
NORTH BAY – Top-ranked Humber men's volleyball will defend their crown in the OCAA Championship Game after sweeping the No. 12 Sheridan Bruins (9-3, 3rd West) Wednesday evening, 3-0. The final set scores were 28-26, 25-22 and 25-21.
OCAA Player of the Year Joshua Fadare finished with a game-high 23 points on 17 kills, five blocks and one ace. Rrezart Sadiku recorded 13 points on nine kills, two aces and two blocks while Jake Gomes put up 25 assists and six points on two kills, two aces and two blocks.
The first set was a nail-biter with Humber on set point up by three, the Bruins managed to comeback tying things up at 24. Both sides exchanged points the next four possessions until the Hawks finally strung together two points to take the opening set.
Humber took command of the second set early jumping out to a 6-1 lead forcing a Sheridan timeout. Despite a late Bruins push the Hawks managed to outpace Sheridan the rest of the way to take a 2-0 set lead.
The two teams traded points to open out the third set with things all tied up at nine points. The Hawks would put together a run taking a six-point lead, forcing a Bruins timeout. Sheridan again would again claw back getting to within two points. Joshua Fadare would close the game out for the Hawks delivering the final two points as Humber took the match in straight sets.
Humber Highlights
- The Hawks advance to the OCAA Championship game for the fourth straight season.
- Humber improves to 13-9 all-time in the semi-final rounds.
- Joshua Fadare recorded a career-high five blocks in the win.
- The Hawks have won 32 consecutive OCAA matches.
- Head Coach Wayne Wilkins recorded his 53rd postseason victory.
What's Next?
No. 1 Humber will now take on the No. 8 Redeemer Royals (11-1, 2nd West) in the OCAA Championship Game on Mar. 17, hosted by Canadore College. First serve is set for 7:30 p.m.
