With 11 games already under their belt, the Simon Fraser University women’s volleyball team is eager to play one at home.
SFU began the year on a long road trip, and make their home debut Saturday,
5 p.m., when they host Montana State Billings at the Burnaby campus.
Their most recent test was Tuesday in a 3-1 loss to nationally ranked Western Washington. It was their fourth straight loss, and third consecutive to a Great Northwest Athletic Conference rival.
Western Washington persevered 25-18, 22-25, 25-12, 25-17, taking momentum after SFU made it 1-1.
SFU was led by three players – Christine Howlett, Tessa May and Kirsten Pinkney – with 11 kills each.
“We showed we can play point for point with a nationally ranked team like (Western Washington) but right now we are looking forward to finally playing in front of a home crowd this weekend,” said Clan coach Gina Schmidt.
Down 1-0 entering the second set, SFU took the lead but had to endure a late 6-0 run that gave Washington a 21-19 lead. Trailing 22-20, the Clan scored the final five points to win 25-22 and even the match 1-1.
SFU’s lineup includes Burnaby’s Mia Ricci, an outside hitter, and libero Bianca Te.
