One match into a fourth Volleyball Nations League season, it is clear Canada's women have plenty of room for improvement. It's also evident head coach Shannon Winzer has a go-to player to fill in for absent offensive force.
Kiera Van Ryk. Outside hitter Alexa Gray topped all players with 37 points in Tuesday's 3-2 loss in sets to Poland in Antalya, Turkey.
The 28-year-old from Calgary came up big on several occasions but needed more support offensively from her teammates. Fellow Outside hitter Hilary Howe was the only other Canadian to reach double digits with 15 points, followed by Vicky Savard and Langley, B.C.
setter Brie King with seven apiece. Poland had four players with at least 10 points, including team leader Magdalena Stysiak with 20.