KELOWNA, B.C. – The UBC Okanagan Heat men's volleyball team came back after being down two sets to one, completing the weekend sweep over the TRU WolfPack with a five-set victory on Saturday night at The Furnace.
 
Heat captain Teo Ardanaz (Tsawwassen, B.C.) would be a key piece in leading the Heat towards their comeback victory, contributing multiple crucial blocks throughout the match.
 
After going down two sets to one for the second straight night, the Heat came into the fourth set with renewed momentum, battling TRU to a 25-23 set finish. Renn Petryk (Edmonton, Alta.) added four of his 17 kills in the fourth set, as well as two blocks, while Ardanaz paired up with Seba Manuel (Kelowna, B.C.) to block an attack from TRU's Sam Flowerday (Proserpine, AUS), earning the set-winning point.

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Teo Ardanaz and Seba Manuel with a huge block to take the fourth set 25-23!

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The momentum of the fourth set win carried over into the fifth for the Heat when powerhouses Ardanaz and Petryk paired up to secure the weekend sweep over the TRU rivals. The two would add a couple kills early in the set, but their key moments would come later when they contributed to the Heat's four-point run to finish the set. The combined force of Ardanaz and Petryk's block, followed by a kill by Ardanaz would give the Heat the match point. Ardanaz would then set up Manuel, who hammered down a kill to complete the set 15-11.
 
TOP PERFORMERS
Seba Manuel – UBCO
The 6-5 outside hitter's 16.5 point showing would help lead the Heat to their successful weekend sweep. The Kelowna, B.C. product added two service aces, four digs, and 14 kills, including the match-winning kill. His 14 kills and 16.5 point were both career-highs for the rookie.
 
Sam Flowerday – TRU
Outside hitter and Proserpine, AUS product Sam Flowerday would be the WolfPack's leader in their losing efforts, tallying 16 kills, two blocks and two digs in his 19-point performance.
                                                                                                                                       
WHERE THEY SIT
After the weekend sweep, the Heat and the WolfPack both sit at 4-4 on the season. The two rivals are tied for fifth in the Canada West standings.
 
UP NEXT
The Heat will be hitting the road next weekend, traveling to Manitoba to face off against the Winnipeg Wesmen. The Friday match is set to begin at 5:45 p.m., followed by the Saturday action kicking off at 3 p.m.. All action can be watched live on Canada West TV.