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The Sault College Cougars delivered a strong performance on home court over the October 31 and November 1 weekend, earning back-to-back victories over the Boreal Les Vipères in Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) women’s volleyball action at Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie.
The Cougars demonstrated their ability to respond under pressure in Friday’s matchup before following up with a dominant three-set performance on Saturday to complete the weekend sweep.
Cougars Rally for Four-Set Victory on October 31
The Cougars opened the weekend on Friday, October 31, against the visiting Les Vipères, dropping the opening set 25-20.
Sault College responded with a hard-fought 26-24 victory in the second set to even the match at one set apiece. The Cougars carried that momentum into the third, taking control with a 25-18 win to move within one set of securing the match.
With an opportunity to close out the contest, Sault College delivered its strongest set of the evening, rolling to a 25-12 victory in the fourth to earn a four-set win.
After falling behind early, the Cougars won three consecutive sets to secure the opening victory of the weekend.
Cougars Complete Weekend Sweep in Straight Sets
The two teams returned to the court on Saturday, November 1, with Sault College looking to build on Friday’s comeback victory.
The Cougars left little doubt in the rematch, controlling the opening set for a 25-14 win before extending their advantage with a convincing 25-10 victory in the second.
Sault College maintained its momentum in the third set, closing out the match with a 25-12 win to complete the straight-sets victory.
The three-set performance capped an impressive weekend for the Cougars, who finished with two wins over the Les Vipères while dropping just one set across the two matches.
Next Up: Road Trip to Windsor
Following their successful weekend at home, the Cougars will now prepare for a trip south to Windsor, Ontario, where they are scheduled to face the St. Clair Saints on November 14 and 15 in OCAA women’s volleyball action.
Sault College will look to carry the momentum from its two victories over Boreal into its upcoming road matches against St. Clair.
