NORTH BAY, Ont. — The Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Bold men's volleyball team fell 3-0 to the Nipissing Lakers on Friday night.

Riley Donovan and Kai Taylor led the Bold offensively, recording seven and five kills, respectively, while Taylor added two aces and two blocks. Day Westell contributed three kills and a block, and Declan Dunn facilitated the offence with 14 assists, setting up several key kills.

After an early attack error by Nipissing gave the Bold a brief lead, the Lakers responded with an 8-3 run to build momentum. Despite multiple kills from Donovan and Taylor and a late push that brought TMU within a point, Nipissing took the opening set, 25-22.

The Bold started the second set strong, establishing a 10-7 lead with several kills from Donovan. The Lakers then went on an eight-of-ten run to seize a 15-12 advantage and never looked back, closing the set 25-14.

The third set mirrored the second, with both teams trading points before Nipissing pulled away late. TMU was only down 11-10 before the Lakers surged to a 15-10 lead and eventually won the set, 25-18.

The Bold will have a chance for redemption in a rematch against the Lakers at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Fans can watch the contest on OUA.tv.