January 11, 2003
Gee-Gees extend win streak to eight and take over first place
with win over Guelph

The Gees won their third match this week and eighth in a row with a 3-0 victory over the Guelph Gryphons (25-17, 25-18, 25-19). Ottawa, playing their third match in four nights, found the energy to control the tempo of the match and used a balanced attack to gain the win. The win puts the Gees at 10-2 and in a first place in the OUA East Division.

Ottawa used ball control and solid defense to push to early leads in each set. The
valuable pre-season experience the Gees gained then allowed them to finish each set. The match also gave the Gees the opportunity to use different line-ups in order to give some of the younger players valuable game experience against a tough opponent.

“That was a great performance for this team, especially given the time of year. This three match stretch was a great test for us and the players banded together to find a way to earn three good wins. The teams we played this week are all contending for playoff spots and a conference title, so to come away with the results we got, it gives us a good idea where we stand in our league. We get a few days to recover and then get ready for two more road match next weekend.”

The Gees head to Lakehead University in Thunder Bay next weekend for two matches, and then return the following weekend for their 20th Annual University of Ottawa Quality Hotel Invitational Tournament.

Game Summary:
Ottawa wins 3 - 0

Scores:
Game 1: 25-17 (21 minutes)
Game 2: 25-18 (24 minutes)
Game 3: 25-19 (26 minutes)

Ottawa Record:
10 wins ~ 2 losses (1st place in OUA East)

Highlights:
# 5 Kara Zakrzweska 10 Points Scored 8 Kills
# 1 Erinka Hoornstra 13 Points Scored 3 Aces
# 3 Eliane Bélanger 9 Points Scored 5 Stuff Blocks

NEXT HOME GAME
20th Annual University of Ottawa - Quality Hotel
IInvitational Tournament
January 24 - 25 - 26, 2003
Ottawa - Toronto - Montreal - McGill - Dalhousie - Laurier - Ryerson - Queen’s