HUSKIES MAKE HISTORY IN SEASON FINALE

HUSKIES MAKE HISTORY IN SEASON FINALE

The George Brown Huskies women's volleyball team will host their first playoff match since the program was inaugurated in 2006-2007. The Huskies shutout the Seneca Sting 3-0 (27-25, 25-16, 25-15) on Friday night at St. James Athletic Centre to make it possible.

Notable Stats: Second-year left-side hitter Ashley Lau posted a game-high 16 points on nine kills and seven aces, while also registering a game-high 13 digs in the match. First-year outside hitter Megi Memcaj chipped in with 14 points off 13 kills and an ace.

Third-year setter Jasmin Walia orchestrated the high-powered offence with a game-high 32 assists in the season finale.

The team finished the season with a program-best 11-7 record, which puts them in fourth place in the East division. 

Up Next: The Huskies will host the Mohawk Mountaineers (11-7, 5th in West) on Saturday, February 22nd in the first round of the playoffs. All the action begins at 2:00pm at St. James Athletic Centre.

2019-2020 Women's Volleyball Graduating Student-Athletes

#5 Jessica Barrios is a 3rd-year right-side hitter from Toronto, Ontario who has appeared in 35 matches over her career with the Huskies. She is a versatile player that will do anything to help the team.

A perfect example is her willingness to switch positions to libero in numerous matches this season. Jessica has also recorded double-digit points in four matches this season. She will be graduating from the Early Childhood Education program.

#8 Alina Karpovnikova is in her second season with the Huskies. The middle blocker from Almaty, Kazakhstan has logged 28 matches for George Brown and is currently experiencing a career season. She is near the top of the team with 1.96 kills per set and 2.4 points per set. Alina will be graduating from the Human Resources program. 

#10 Carolina Parreno is a 1st-year left side hitter from Ecuador who has logged seven matches in her rookie season. She will be graduating from the Sport and Event Marketing Program. 

#14 Crystal Nguyen is in her first season with the Huskies. The right-side hitter and middle blocker has appeared in 12 matches for George Brown this season. She will be graduating from the Dental Assistance Program.