WINNIPEG - The UBC Okanagan Heat's women's volleyball team fell to the Winnipeg Wesmen on the road in three sets (27-29, 21-25, 20-25) on Friday evening.
The first set was a tight affair between the two teams as they went back and forth throughout the set. Eventually, the two teams pushed past 25 points and it was the hometown squad the found two consecutive points, securing the set victory after the two teams were tied at 27.
Looking to build off the opening set, Sydney Grills (Vancouver) put down two kills followed by back-to-back aces in the opening second set to take an early four point advantage.
However, the Wesmen found five consecutive points to lead them to their second set victory, 25-21.
Holding a two set lead, the Wesmen fought another tight battle with the Heat but ultimately took the third set and the match.
TOP PERFORMERS
Sydney Grills - UBCO
The third-year outside hitter used her powerful arm to her advantage, totaling 15 kills, two serving aces and two blocks on Friday evening contributing a total of 21 points for the Heat.
Portia Switzer - Winnipeg
The senior setter from White City, Sask., Switzer was a dominant player for the Wesmen, assisting 22 points and adding two aces on Friday evening.
WHERE THEY SIT
With the loss, the Heat drop into a tie with Winnipeg in the competitive Canada West standings as both teams sit with a 5-4 record, tied for fifth overall.
UP NEXT
The Heat return to the court tomorrow, Saturday, November 25th, to compete on the road once again against the Winnipeg Wesmen. Game is set to start at 4:45 p.m Pacific and can be seen live on Canada West TV.
