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University of British Columbia Okanagan

Dueck vs Mount Royal
Will Thompson
3
Winner MRU Cougars MRUW 3-1
0
UBCO Heat UBCOW 2-2
Winner
MRU Cougars MRUW
3-1
3
Final
0
UBCO Heat UBCOW
2-2
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
MRU Cougars MRUW 26 25 25 (3)
UBCO Heat UBCOW 24 18 10 (0)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | Madison Sweeney

Women's volleyball drops second straight to Mount Royal

Heat fall back to .500 on the season after falling in three sets to the Cougars

KELOWNA B.C. - Despite a solid first set performance, the UBC Okanagan Heat women's volleyball team fell to the Mount Royal Cougars in three straight sets on Saturday evening, 24-26, 18-25, 10-25.

Opening the first set hungry, the Heat found two early kills and a serving ace to take the lead in the match. However, that grab was soon closed from a five point serving streak from the Cougars Madison Marshall. Holding short runs, the two teams kept the score close until the Cougars' grabbed the last two points of the set to take the early advantage.

From there, the Heat weren't able to mount any response as they dropped the next two sets in losing their second straight match. 

TOP PERFORMERS
Jade Bussard - UBCO
The fourth-year outside hitter from Red Deer, Alta., grabbed a match high of six kills for the Heat. Bussard also found a serving ace and two digs for a total of 7.5 points on Saturday evening. 

Nyadholi Thokbuom - Mount Royal
The fourth-year middle blocker from Calgary, was the Mount Royal Cougars dominant player on Saturday evening. Thokbuom found eight kills, two aces and four blocks for a total of 13 points. 

WHERE THEY SIT
Following the loss on Saturday evening, the Heat's record moves to 2-2 in the Canada West standings. In the other corner, the Mount Royal Cougars' moved to a 3-1 standing after their win. 

UP NEXT
Next weekend, the Heat return to their home court as they get ready to face the Manitoba Bisons in the first of two games on Friday, November 4. First serve is set for 5 p.m. at the Furnace with tickets available at the door on game day. 
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