CALGARY –  The University of Saskatchewan Huskies rode the wave of momentum into Saturday evening in the Jack Simpson Gym, sweeping the University of Calgary Dinos in a three-set victory (25-18, 25-18, 25-16).
 
Second-year setter Averie Allard and veteran Emily Koshinsky led the charge for the Huskies as Koshinsky surpassed all attackers with 10 kills, and Allard pushed the pace with a game-high 26 assists. On the Dinos end, Beth Vinnell racked up the points for her team with seven kills mirrored by seven blocks.  
 
The Huskies took control from the get-go, taking their 25-18 first-set win with the help of libero Shae Beaulieu – her relentless hustle earning her a game-high thirteen digs. In the second set, the Dinos women chipped away at their early deficit, getting within a three-point margin of the Huskies, but struggles on the defensive end dug them in too deep. The Huskies held Calgary to a .429 hitting percentage in the third set as Mandi Fraser clinched the 25-16 win for the Huskies with a kill out of the middle.
 
Despite the results, there were many moments of brilliance from the Dinos squad. Reigning conference all-star Beth Vinnell scored a kill almost every time she touched the ball in the first set, grabbing four kills and three blocks in the first twenty-five points of the game. Second-year Marina Culo shone along the net, finding her rhythm in the slide attack with six kills and two blocks.
  
The Huskies (2-0) head home to welcome the defending national champion UBC Thunderbirds to the PAC next weekend.
 
The Dinos (0-2) are on the road next weekend, set to meet the Thompson Rivers WolfPack for a two-match battle in Kamloops. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. MT next Friday at the Tournament Capital Centre.