UNB falls to Dalhousie in straight sets

It was a tough weekend for the men's volleyball team as they fell once again to the Dalhousie Tigers on Sunday afternoon (25-22, 25-20, 30-28)

The first set of Sunday's game was better than Saturday's, with the men keeping it a closer game, although once again being unable to take a lead.

In the second, Craig Toonders got a huge hit down the centre, giving UNB some momentum. Paired with Marc White's serves, UNB inched their way to a one-point deficit (20-19), giving them a chance. Ryan Colpitts and Toonders were a strong pair, getting the kills UNB needed, but it was no match for Tigers' Matt Donovan and Bryan Duquette who were a force up front.

"I think it was the same as yesterday – we missed a lot of serves, didn't dig some balls that we needed to dig, that credits to why we lost," said Colpitts.

Although Colpitts says they did pass well and wing better today than yesterday, they didn't do it enough to make a difference in the outcome.

The men got their first lead of the weekend at the fourth point in the third set, but would only lead for a few points where the Tigers would quickly catch up. By the eighth point Dalhousie held the lead again.

Elliot Allison had a huge block for UNB, and they were back in the game. It was all tied up 14-14, and both teams would struggle to get a strong-hold on the other.

Donovan again played a pivotal role for the Tigers. He got a huge kill, evening the score at 23-23. Once again it was anyone's game.

An out of bounds ball by Allison was made-up for by Brett LeDrew to keep UNB in the game, but after a strong back-and-forth, racking up the points it was ended with a kill by Connor Maessen.

On what they are going to work on for their next matchup, Colpitts said "just more consistency and bringing more energy all the way through."

The men are away at Memorial to take on the Sea-Hawks Nov. 8 at 8pm and Nov.9 at 1pm. 

Bronte James for UNB Sports Information