KITCHENER, ON - The Redeemer Royals men's volleyball team travelled to Kitchener, ON, to take on the Conestoga Condors, but struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match, falling to the hosts.
The opening set went in favour of the Condors as the Royals struggled to pass the ball effectively and get their offence in system. Redeemer looked better in the second set, cleaning up its passing and finding more opportunities offensively. However, serving continued to be an issue, as the Royals struggled to serve aggressively and consistently put the ball in play.
Despite those challenges, Redeemer battled through the second set to earn a 25-23 victory and even the match at one set apiece.
Luke Marshall played a key role in the Royals' second-set response. Traditionally a middle, Marshall shifted to the right side and delivered five kills in the set to help lead Redeemer offensively.
The Royals struggled to carry that momentum into the third set, falling behind 7-1 early. Redeemer was unable to settle into the set or establish a rhythm, dropping it 25-19. The Condors carried their momentum into the fourth set, taking the set and securing the match.
Overall, the Royals struggled to find consistency throughout the night. Hitting efficiency proved to be a challenge, as Redeemer finished the match with a .097 hitting percentage.
The Royals will look to regroup and build on the positives from their second-set performance as they continue their season.
