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Posted: Nov 08, 2019

MVB | The Kodiaks make a statement against their south division rivals

MVB | The Kodiaks make a statement against their south division rivals
Box Score
Game Leaders
MHC
K: Aleksa Zivic - 12
B: Dexter Mackie - 6
D: Jovan Stepanovic - 6
SA: KeAndre Evans - 3
LPK
K: Carter Hansen - 15
B: 2 Players (#1, #3) - 3
D: Malcolm Fisher - 12
SA: Michael Hummel - 2
Team Stats
Full stats

Nov. 8, 2019 – The Lethbridge College Kodiaks were back in-home action prepared to take on their rivals the Medicine Hat Rattlers.

The Kodiaks and Rattlers started the game rallying back and forth as both teams looked for momentum to make a run. The Kodiaks had three players with three kills each. The set remained even until the Kodiaks were able to pull ahead capitalizing from the Rattler's mistakes. The Kodiaks took the first set 25-22.

The game continued to be exciting, but the Rattlers would start the second set pretty strong as they made a statement after a 5-0 run. Kodiaks managed to gain a bit of momentum; however, the Rattlers kept the gap within the score minimal, eventually attaining just enough points to win them the second set with a score of 27-25.

The Kodiaks came in ready to take control, quickly gaining points over the Rattlers, as they had difficulty defending their swings and blocks. The Kodiaks dominated on the court, while the Rattlers got in their heads and struggled to achieve the next point. It was not long before the Kodiaks were ahead by 10, demonstrating passion in every play. The Kodiaks coach, Greg Gibos make the executive decision to rotate his entire starting line-up to new players. Making the last few points nailing biting, but the Kodiaks pulled out their second win of the night with a score of 25-20.  

Headed into the fourth set it was an exciting start for the Kodiaks taking a 4-point lead until the Rattlers quickly came back to tie the game 11-11. Both teams kept battling back and forth. The Rattlers kept it interesting for the Kodiaks, but it was the Kodiaks who came out on top 25-21 to win the game 3-1.

The Rattlers gave the Kodiaks a run for their money as Aleksa Zivic (12 kills) and KeAndre Evans (9 kills) had strong performances. However, it was not enough to take down the Kodiaks. Carter Hansen and Michael Hummel were essential pieces on the court for Lethbridge, Carter achieved 15 kills while Mike had 9 kills and 10 digs as it was more than enough to carry the Kodiaks over the Rattlers, helping their team come out on top.  

Players of the Game:

Rattlers: #02 Dexter Mackie

Kodiaks: #18 Carter Hansen