Lancers off to best start in 16 years

The Lancer women’s volleyball team swept TMU on back-to-back nights to improve to 6-0 — their best start since opening 4-0 in 2009. “It’s been a lot of fun,” said interim head coach Drew Foster. “Just trying to enjoy the ride, the wave.”

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Windsor took Friday’s match 3-0 and looked firmly in control again Saturday, going up 2-0 before TMU pushed back. The Bold built an early 11-3 lead in the third set, but the Lancers clawed their way back. A well-timed dump by fourth-year setter Danika Scharff pulled the set even at 13, prompting a TMU timeout.

The break didn’t slow Windsor. The Lancers kept rolling and closed out the set 25-17.

“We have a veteran-laden team,” Foster told Powerplay Sports. “It feels like it’s been a few years in the making. This core has made it their mission to achieve their goal this year, no matter what. Their focus has been incredible — very business-like and fun to be around.”

Windsor sits second in the OUA behind Brock (7-1) and remains the conference’s only unbeaten team. They visit Western next weekend to face the 3-3 Mustangs, who have split weekends against Guelph (5-1), Brock (7-1), and McMaster (5-1).

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