Friday night's match between the visiting Avs and host Mariners proved to be a much better contest as the Avs were able to steal a set from the heavily favoured host.
COTR came out strong taking the 1st set 25-19. The Mariners responded by taking the 2nd set 25-16 and tieing up the match at 1-1. The 3rd set was a battle as each team traded punches but the Mariners prevailed taking the set 29-27 and a 2-1 lead. VIU finished off the Avs in the 4th as they won the set 25-18 and the match 3-1.
The Mariners have earned an early start to the holidays while the Avs have two more matches on their gruelling 4 match road trip. COTR now travel to Victoria to take on the Camosun Chargers on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28 & 29.