FREDERICTON, N.B. - The No. 6 nationally ranked Durham College men's volleyball team fell in straight sets to the No. 4 Capilano Blues on Thursday in a CCAA quarter-final matchup in Fredericton. Set scores for the match were 16-25, 19-25, 18-25.

Both teams were challenged by outside events as fans and spectators were barred from attending the event due to COVID-19 precautions, allowing only essential personal in the building for the championship following the morning session.

Despite the loss the Lords still have a chance at a national medal, with an opportunity for bronze still available as they enter the consolation bracket.

On the night, DC were unable to convert their attacks, scoring 30 kills on 90 total attempts over the three sets. A lot of that had to do with a strong defensive outing for Capilano, registering 34 digs to just 19 for the green and gold. Meanwhile, the Blues were efficient with their offence, finishing the match with a hitting percentage of .514.

Durham will look to bounce back tomorrow afternoon when they face the host St. Thomas Tommies. The bronze quarter-final is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. with the action available online.
 

AT THE NET

• Named player of the match, fifth-year veteran Tyler Krabi (Stouffville, Ont.) scored seven points from six kills and a service ace.
• Two others tied Krabi with a team-high seven points as OCAA all-rookie Rouzbeh Rahnavard (Richmond Hill, Ont.) registered seven kills and fifth-year middle Tristan Swinden (Whitby, Ont.) added six kills and one block.
• Rafael Hilario earned player of the match for Capilano, recording a game-high 16 points from 15 kills and one ace in the three set victory.
 

ON THE COURT

• Lords setter Liam Gray (Barrie, Ont.) notched 25 assists, adding two service aces, a kill, and four digs to round out his stat line on the night.
• Fourth-year libero Lucas Pichl (Cobourg, Ont.) led DC defensively with a team-high five digs.
• Simon Friesen guided the Blues offence with 39 assists, while Markus Bratsburg registered a game-high 11 digs. 
 

QUICK LOOK AT THE LORDS

Overall Record: 29-11 (W-L)
Conference Record: 16-2
 
Next match: Friday, Mar. 13 vs. STU Tommies • (CCAA Bronze Quarter-final – 3 p.m. AST – Fredericton, N.B.)

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