Panthers Fight Hard but Fall Short in Weekend Matches

Oshawa, ON – The Canadore Panthers women's volleyball team faced a challenging weekend on the road, falling 3-0 to Durham on November 23. Panthers were able to bounce back winning 3-0 to Fleming on November 24.

Canadore vs. Durham (November 23, 2024) - 0-3 Loss
The Panthers' match against Durham College saw them struggle to keep up with a strong and consistent Durham team. The set scores were 25-18, 25-17, and 25-19. Although the Panthers displayed moments of brilliance, especially in their defense, they were outpaced by Durham's potent offense and tight serve receive.

Key Performances for the Panthers:

• Elise Churman led the offense with 13 kills and 4 digs, hitting a solid .344. Her all-around play kept the Panthers in the match.
• Kassidy Dyer was effective at the net with 3 kills on 14 attempts, but Durham's defense kept her from having a more significant impact.
• Reece Sommerfeld added 2 kills and 17 assists, keeping the offense moving but was often under pressure from Durham's blockers.

The Panthers' attack struggled overall, hitting just .183 for the match compared to Durham's .360. Despite the effort, the Panthers couldn't find their rhythm and fell short in all three sets.

Canadore vs. Fleming (November 24, 2024) - 3-0 Victory
The following day, the Panthers faced Fleming College and rebounded with a dominant performance, sweeping the Fleming in straight sets with scores of 25-21, 25-14, and 25-20.

Key Performances for the Panthers:

• Elise Churman had another stellar outing, finishing with 11 kills on 14 attempts, hitting .643. She added 5 digs, leading her team to victory.
• Kassidy Dyer was a strong presence at the net with 7 kills and 2 blocks, showcasing her offensive and defensive skills.
• Emily Peltier contributed 7 kills on 10 attempts, hitting a solid .500 and providing a steady presence for the Panthers' attack.

The Panthers' offensive efficiency was evident, hitting a team-high .351 for the match, significantly outpacing Fleming's -.091 attack percentage. Canadore also showed solid defense, totaling 23 digs and 7 blocks, which helped neutralize Fleming's offensive efforts.

Next Game:
Canadore Panthers vs. La Cite College
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Canadore College

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