Box Score Files from Thompson Rivers University Sports Information
Kamloops BC: A strong serving run by middle Morgan Kolasa (4th year, Calgary, AB) helped propel the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack to a straight set win over the visiting University of Winnipeg Wesmen on Friday night (Feb 10).
The WolfPack won 25-20,25-19,25-20 on the Warner Rentals Court at the Tournament Capital Centre.
SYNOPSIS
Kolasa served 13 straight times in that second set as the 'Pack erased a 14-8 deficit. She wound up with two service aces, seven digs, four block assists and 2 kills to be named the "TRU Bookstore/McDonalds Leader of the Pack" player of the match.
TRU (11-8) was led offensively by Rachel Windhorst (3rd year,outside hitter, Surrey, BC). She had 11 kills in 28 chances.
Winnipeg's (2-17) main offensive threats were Danika Picklyk (4th year, left side, Winnipeg, MB) and Jessica Friesen (1st year, middle, Lockport, MB) with seven kills a piece.
KEY STATS:
TRU
Iullia Pakhomenko: 9 kills in 13 chances,5 digs, 1 block assist
Rachel Windhorst: 11 kills in 28 opportunities, 3 service aces, 4 digs, 1 block assist
Morgan Kolasa: 2 kills in 13 swings, 2 service aces, seven digs, 4 block assists.
Mikayla Funk: 7 kills in 15 opportunities, 1 dig, 3 block assists
Abby Spratt: 23 assists, 5 service aces, 5 digs, 1 block assist
WINNIPEG:
Danika Picklyk: 7 kills in 27 swings, 1 service ace, 4 digs, 2 solo blocks
Jessica Friesen: 7 kills in 13 chances, 1 dig, 2 solo blocks and 2 block assists
Karissa Kuhr: 5 kills in 14 opportunities, 7 digs, 1 service ace, 1 block assist
Maria Colvin: 5 kills in 11 chances, 3 digs, two block assists.
Rylie Dickson: 21 assists, 4 digs, 2 block assists
RECORDS:
TRU: 11-8 WINNIPEG: 2-17
QUOTES:
Wesmen Coach Diane Scott:
On her teams ability to battle
"I was really pleased with our resiliency and was really happy with our game plan. We let it unravel a couple of times. We really need to stay in our system. For the most part though, we kept Iullia at bay and we did a good job in our middle. We served pretty well. I am pretty pleased overall. We shouldn't let a 14-8 lead disappear. But that's another lesson learned. After our practice this morning I wasn't sure what to expect. We played with heart and with grit. I think a respectable loss. That's not what our goal is but we competed. That was one of our goals."
On Growing Pains:
"We have had quite a few of those this year. We know we are capable. When we play volleyball well we play very well. It is a matter of maintaining that and having composure on our side. First contact is critical on any team. Especially a young one."
UP NEXT:
Both teams will go at it again on Saturday (Feb 11) on the Warner Rentals Court at the Tournament Capital Centre. Game time is 5 pm. (7:00 pm - Wpg Time) Webcast on Canada West TV will begin around 6:45 pm.
