CALGARY – The University of Calgary Dinos rode an efficient performance to victory on home court Saturday, defeating the Winnipeg Wesmen in straight sets in the Jack Simpson Gym (25-19, 25-18, 25-15).

The game started closer then expected, as the Wesmen fought hard for their first win of the season, but the first set was ultimately decided after a powerful spike by Kate Pexman, which would start a six point run for the Dinos. The momentum from the run as well as a one of Jaylynn Moffatt's six kills would help close out the first set 25-19.

Pexman continued her dominate performance by setting the tempo for the second set with a powerful kill of of the first rally. This would initiate an 8-2 run by the Dinos.  The Wesmen weren't ready to give up yet as starting left side Alexander Rose rallied the team and brought it to a tie with her ninth kill of the afternoon. The set was a battle with neither team able to gain total control, until first year right side Hannah Tanasichuk stepped on the floor and took over, putting up five kills in the set. The Dinos' would take the set 25-18.

The Wesmen were facing a 3-0  loss heading into the third set, and played hard to hopefully bring it back, getting a5-2 lead over the Dinos. Unfortunately for the Wesmen, fourth-year outside hitter Laura McManes continued her solid year and put up back to back kills helping the Dinos take back and eight to six lead. The game stayed close with neither team able to gain more then a two-point lead over the other. Until a highlight reel worthy diving block by Pexman resulted in a point for the Dinos, they never looked back after the play putting up nine straight points, the final kill coming from Tanasichuk who lead the team with nine and concluded the three set sweep over the Wesmen at 25-15.

The game gave the Dinos their second consecutive win, whereas the Wesmen still can't seem to find a rhythm, and fall to 0-5 on the season. A note worthy player for the Dinos was starting setter Leah Shevkenek, who finished the game with 30 assists, putting her at 75 on the season. Top player for the Wesmen was Danika Picklyk, starting left side lead the team in kills (11), digs (7), and points (13). 

The two teams play again Sunday at 1 p.m. at the  Jack Simpson Gym. \

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