LANGLEY, B.C. – After three weeks, the No. 1 ranked Trinity Western men's volleyball team returns home, playing host to the Saskatchewan Huskies Friday and Saturday at the Langley Events Centre Fieldhouse.
WEEKEND PREVIEW
Friday, Nov 22
nd vs. Saskatchewan – 8 p.m. PT
Saturday, Nov 23
rd vs. Saskatchewan – 7 p.m. PT
THE WEEKEND STORY
- The Spartans are coming off a weekend sweep over the Manitoba Bisons, picking up their sixth and seventh consecutive three-set wins (Nov. 15-16).
- TWU has won 18 straight sets, and have dropped a mere three sets through eight games this season.
- Saskatchewan visits after a pair of losses at home against Brandon last weekend (3-1, 3-0).
- TWU sits first in conference hitting percentage at .410, while Saskatchewan is fifth, hitting .290 as a team.
- Spartan outside hitter Eric Loeppky (Steinbach, Man.) is second in the conference hitting .424, while teammate Brodie Hofer (Langley, B.C.) is third at .410.
- Huskies outside hitter Dylan Mortensen will lead Saskatchewan's attack, currently third in conference kills per set, with 3.69.
- TWU is 4-1 over its last five games against Saskatchewan, including winning both games against the Huskies last season (Nov. 16-17).
- Spartans coach Ben Josephson is coming off winning his 200th regular season game as TWU's head coach.
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (7-1)
Canada West Standings: T-1
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Last Weekend: @ Manitoba (W 3-0, W 3-0)
Streak: 6W
Regular Season Form: W-W-W-W-W
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (5-3)
Canada West Standings: T-4
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Last Weekend: vs. Brandon (L 3-1, L 3-0)
Streak: 2L
Regular Season Form: W-W-W-L-L
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