Opening 2018 the way they closed the year before, the Marauders rolled to an emphatic win, this time at the expense of the Brock Badgers, at Burridge Gym.

Set scores were 25-15, 25-11 and 25-21 in favour of McMaster, who improved to 7-1 atop the OUA West with the result.

Seeing the lion's share of the ball for the Marauders, outside hitter Aleks Arsovic had a match high of nine kills on 20 attempts, while adding three aces and two blocks for 14 points.

Libero Carly Heath paced Mac on the defensive side of the ball, posting 11 digs, while setter Caitlin Genovy notched 28 assists.

McMaster held Brock to just three per cent hitting, while boasting a 34 per cent mark themselves.

NEXT UP: The Marauders welcome the Windsor Lancers to Burridge Gym Saturday, January 13. First serve is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.