The visiting Humber Hawks (12-1) handed the Lakers (10-1) their first regular season loss with a 3-1 victory (21-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-16).
The Lakers came out firing on all cylinder playing a strong first set behind a great crowd of 500 plus at the Surtees Athletic Centre. The momentum would however change quickly as the Lakers started making uncharacteristic unforced errors and Humber capitalized on their opportunities.
The Lakers posted a balance offence with Andre Leblanc, Frankie Edgecombe and Scott Coulthard each collecting 13 points while Humber's offence consistent of Terrel Bramwell who collected a game high 21 points.
The Lakers will need to re-group quickly as they hit the road for a pair of games against Niagara and the always though Sheridan Bruins.
Saturday the Lakers played a solid game sweeping the Redeemer Royal 3-0 (25-12, 25-17, 25-21). Andre Leblanc lead the offence with 14 points while Coulthard and Edgecombe added 11 and nine points respectively.