The York University Lions men's volleyball team looks to end the calendar year on a winning note as they host the RMC Paladins at the Tait McKenzie Centre on Friday night.
 
The Match-up: York (3-4) vs. RMC (1-6)
 
Game Details
Friday, Nov. 22 @ 8pm, OUA.tv
 
Home/Away Records
York – 2-2 at home
RMC – 0-3 on the road
 
Current Streak
York – Lost 2
RMC – Lost 3
 
Last Meetings
The Lions swept their season series against the Paladins last year in straight sets fashion, winning 3-0 in both home and away legs. Andrew Tauhid led the squad with 15 kills over the course of both games, while Dan Everton contributed 31 assists in six sets of action.
 
The two sides will meet again early in February in Kinston, Ont., to wrap up their season series.
 
QUICK FACTS
 
York

• The Lions return home after dropping a pair of games against the Western Mustangs 3-0 and No. 10 nationally ranked Windsor Lancers 3-1.
• With two players ranked top three in the OUA in services aces per set, it's no surprise the Lions lead the province as a team with 2.25 service aces per set.
• On the flip side, the Lions have struggled on the defensive end ranking second in the OUA in reception errors with 55 in 24 sets of action.
• This will be the final game of the fall schedule for the Lions who will resume action in the new year against the Waterloo Warriors on Jan. 11^th.

 
RMC

• The Paladins are coming off a pair of losses on the road against the Ryerson Rams 3-0, and Queen's Gaels 3-1.
• Despite their record, standing tall against the net has been the Paladins greatest strength this season. The team ranks fifth in the OUA in solo blocks with 30 in 24 sets of action.
• It has been a challenging start to the season for the visiting side, and their offense hasn't been favourable. The Paladins rank 13 out of 14 in kills per set with 6.83, in assists per set with 5.71, and in points per set with 9.5.
• Like the Lions, this will be the final game of the calendar year for the Excalibur who will resume their season in 2020 on the road against the Trent Excalibur.

 
PLAYERS TO WATCH
 
York
S Patrick Jensen – Recorded a career-high 38 assists against the Windsor Lancers.
 
MH Grant Lynch – Leads his team and ranks 12^th in the OUA in total blocks with 16.
 
RMC
S David Hamilton – Leads his team with 4.20 assists per set and a .429 hitting percentage as a setter. Recorded 16 assists against the Queen's Gaels, his second highest total this season.
 
OH Michael Rowsell – Ranks 12^th in the OUA in total attacks with 162 – 31 of which coming from their last game against Queen's where he recorded 12 kills and two services aces.