LANGLEY, B.C. – The No. 1 ranked Trinity Western women's volleyball team returns home with an eight-match winning streak, playing host to the Saskatchewan Huskies Friday and Saturday at the Langley Events Centre Fieldhouse. 

WEEKEND PREVIEW
Friday, Nov 22^nd vs. Saskatchewan – 6 p.m. PT
Saturday, Nov 23^rd vs. Saskatchewan – 5 p.m. PT

THE WEEKEND STORY

• TWU earned its seventh and eighth victories on the season last weekend, defeating Manitoba in straight-sets on consecutive nights (Nov. 15-16). 
• Since losing the opening set of the season, the Spartans have won 24 sets in a row.
• The Spartans play host to a Saskatchewan team that split a pair of five-set games at UBC Okanagan. 
• TWU's offence will roll through outside hitter Hilary Howe (Calgary), who sits second in conference kills per set (4.48), service aces per set (0.76), and points per set (5.5). 
• Spartan middle Avery Heppell (Langley) will look to continue her dominance on the defensive side, currently leading the conference in blocks per set (1.40). 
• TWU sits first in team hitting percentage at .286, while Saskatchewan is third at .248. 
• The Spartans have won 17 of their last 18 against the Huskies dating back to January 29, 2011, including winning both matchups last season (Nov. 16-17).  Their only loss over that span was Oc. 21, 2017 when the Huskies won 3-0 in Saskatoon.

 
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (8-0)
Canada West Standings: 2^nd 
Last Weekend: @ Manitoba (W 3-0, W 3-0). 
Streak: 8W
Regular Season Form: W-W-W-W-W
 
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (6-2)
Canada West Standings: 4^th
Last Weekend: @ UBC Okanagan (W 3-2, L 3-2). 
Streak: L1
Regular Season Form: W-W-W-W-L
 
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