BRANDON – After a hard-fought match Friday, the reigning CIS national champion Trinity Western Spartans played like champions, picking up a 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-17) Friday night over the host Brandon Bobcats.

The Spartans beat the Bobcats in every team stat category, and most importantly, on the scoreboard. Hitting .270 as a team, and notching 34 kills , the Spartans led in every set of the match, wrapping the contest up in a little over one hour.

Elizabeth Wendel led the offensive attack for Trinity, notching 10 kills on 21 swings. Sophie Carpentier was particularly efficient, scoring nine kills on 15 swings. Nikki Cornwall had a match high 29 assists.  Katelyn Devaney had a match-high 13 points, putting up six kills and seven blocks.

After subbing into the match in the second set, fifth-year left-side Shanlee McLennan paced the Bobcats with eight kills while adding two aces.

The win keeps Trinity Western perfect on the season at 2-0. The loss drops Brandon's record to 0-2.

Up next for Trinity Western will be their regular season home opener at the Langley Events Centre as the Spartans will welcome the Winnipeg Wesmen for a pair of matches on Friday and Saturday.

The Bobcats will travel to Calgary to play the U of C Dinos. First serve on Friday is set for 6 pm (MT) and 4 pm on Saturday.

(Photo courtesy Mackenzie Gerry)