The York University Lions men's volleyball team hopes to bounce back from an opening night loss on the road to Nipissing Lakers when they host the Trent Excalibur this weekend at the Tait McKenzie Centre. The game will feature the Rock Your Red and Fan of the Game contests, as well as the Lions Run obstacle course. The first 50 fans will receive York Lions branded gloves and admission is free for York students.
 
The Match-up: York (0-1) vs. Trent (0-0)
 
Game Details
Sunday, Nov. 4 @ 5pm, OUA.tv
 
Home/Away Records
York – 0-1 at home
Trent – 0-0 on the road
 
Current Streak
York – Lost 1
Trent – N/A
 
Last Meetings
The Lions and Excalibur have matched up four times in the last two years with the Lions winning all the meetings. In their last matchup, the Lions won by a score of 3-1 on the road.
 
QUICK FACTS
 
York

• York suffered an opening night loss on the road to the Nipissing Lakers last weekend three sets to one. The loss snapped a mini two-game winning streak in the regular season dating back to last year.
• The Lions have been one of the premiere teams in the OUA in recent years, as they finished in first place in the OUA East with a 15-3 record in 2016-17 and went 12-6 in a tie for first-place last season.
• After the season's opening weekend, the Lions sit first in the OUA in kills per set (13.50) and assists per set (12.25)
• The Lions will play the Guelph Gryphons on the road on Friday before hosting the Excalibur on Sunday.

 
Trent

• The Excalibur are still looking for the first win in their team's history after going winless in their first two seasons in the OUA.
• Trent played much better towards the end of last season, taking a set off the Lions and the Queen's Gaels in their last few games, two teams with winning records in the OUA East.
• The Excalibur will play their first game of the season against the Nipissing Lakers on Saturday before taking on the Lions.

 
PLAYERS TO WATCH
 
York
 
S Logan Mend – Was named an OUA first-team all-star last season and started the season well against Nipissing by picking up 33 assists, four digs, four points and two service aces.
 
OH Andrew Shotbolt – Led the Lions with 16.5 points against the Lakers and was named an OUA first-team all-star for the first time last year.
 
Trent
 
M Emmanuel Danso-Amofa – Led the Excalibur last season with 2.1 points per set and 46 blocks.
 
S Tom Martin – Played in 16 matches with the Excalibur last year and led the team with 4.74 assists per set.