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Durham Lords Media Release
Friday, January 02, 2009

Hot start for DC men’s volleyball at the Fleming Invitational

Men’s Volleyball: Durham defeated Fleming

Peterborough, Ont. – It was a great start to 2009 for the Durham Lords men’s volleyball team as they opened up round robin play at the Fleming Invitational with a convincing win over the hosting Fleming Knights.
 
The Lords will look to continue their winning ways in Pool A action on Saturday as they take on the Sheridan Bruins (9 a.m.) and Nipissing Lakers (12 p.m.) at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, with the top two teams in each pool advancing to the semi-finals later that evening.

Durham has been red hot as of late winning six straight conference games to close out 2008, compiling a conference record of 7-2, with a 13-5 overall record.

A QUICK LOOK AT THE LORDS

Conference Record: 7-2
Overall Record: 13-5
*Round Robin tournament games do not reflect in the Lords overall record as they are the best of three sets.

Next Action:
Saturday, January 3 – Day Two at the Fleming Invitational

Next Home Action:
Thursday, January 8 vs. Seneca (8 p.m.) – CRWC

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College and UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784 (P)
905.721.3117 (F)