Alex Krykewich celebrates with his teammates after the Winnipeg Wesmen win the Wesmen Classic title on Saturday, December 30, 2023. (DAVID LARKINS / WESMEN ATHLETICS)
the Winnipeg Wesmen And we’re not just preparing for 2024; They dominate the field and leave a string of victories in their wake.
The men’s volleyball team won 56 Wesman Classic On Saturday, they defeated the Dalhousie Tigers 3-0 (25-17, 27-25, 25-23).
As the dust settled, the Wesmen emerged as the only undefeated team, victorious in all four games against Eastern rivals. Their 12-3 win/loss margin underscored their dominance on the volleyball court. The team now enters 2024 not only with confidence but also with a well-deserved rest.
The action-packed match against the Tigers saw 14 players grace the field led by the new signing Luc Lodeauxwho tied a team-high with seven kills, four digs and an assist. Nigel Nielsen And Jackson Rose They also showed their prowess with six and five kills respectively, the latter having a match-high eight digs. Sophomore setter Tristan Arnold He coordinated the plays, recording a team-high 15 assists in two sets.
The Wesmen maintained a massive .231 batting percentage on the night while stifling the Tigers to just .081. Dylan Morfitt He led the Dalhousie Tigers with nine kills on 18 swings, though they finished the tournament with a 2-2 record.
Mind the middle and fatten Ethan Duncan He was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, while being a teammate Liam Christianson He earned a well-deserved All-Star honor. Join them in the all-star lineup Justin Cross From D, Bryce Cancilla And Ben Carlton from manitoba, Philip Lauter From Brandon, W Nick Glenn From Union National Bank.
Winnipeg will host Thompson Rivers Jan. 5-6 to resume the Canada West Conference season.