Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content

University of British Columbia Okanagan

Gardner-Bussard Celebration vs Manitoba
Will Thompson
Madison Gardner (left) and Jade Bussard (right) celebrate a point during Friday's game against Manitoba
0
Manitoba Bisons MANW 2-3
3
Winner UBCO Heat UBCOW 3-2
Manitoba Bisons MANW
2-3
0
Final
3
UBCO Heat UBCOW
3-2
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Manitoba Bisons MANW 24 18 13 (0)
UBCO Heat UBCOW 26 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | Madison Sweeney

Bussard bullies women's volleyball past Bisons

After close first set, the Heat dominate the final two sets to snap their two-game losing streak

KELOWNA, B.C. - Jade Bussard had a game-high 12 kills to help the UBC Okanagan Heat women's volleyball team snap their two-game losing streak on Friday evening with a straight sets victory (26-24, 25-18, 25-13) over the Manitoba Bisons.

Coming out ready in the first set, the Heat kept the match close with no more than a four point difference between the two teams.Trailing by two in the late first, rookie middle Madison Gardner of Vernon, B.C., found back-to-back blocks to tie the match at 19. Using the momentum garnered from those blocks, the Heat battled and hung on to capture the opening set.

Fired up to expand their lead, the Heat used their serves to their advantage. UBCO picked up four aces in the middle frame, including two from setter Abigail Dueck of Winnipeg, to help take the second set.

Going for the three-set sweep, the Heat dominated the third set as Bussard, a native of Red Deer, Alta., nailed down two big kills to take an early lead on the Bisons. Growing their lead, while working well as a team, the Heat recorded 11 kills, three blocks, and another serving ace to cruise to a three-set win. 

TOP PERFORMERS
Abigail Dueck - UBCO
The third-year setter was a strong competitor for the Heat on Friday evening as Dueck recorded a match-high of 26 assists as well as two serving aces and four digs. 

Andi Almonte - Manitoba
The second-year outside hitter from Winnipeg ran the back row for the Bisons with her strong serve and defence. Looking to be aggressive at the net, Almonte found two blocks, six digs, six kills and a serving ace for the Bisons.

WHERE THEY SIT
After finding their first home win of the season, the Heat moved to a 3-2 record in the Canada West standings, tied for sixth overall. Meanwhile, the Bisons fall to 2-3 and tied for eighth in the conference.

UP NEXT
In hopes of taking a weekend sweep, the Heat return to The Furnace tomorrow, Saturday November 5th. The first whistle is set for 3 p.m. and tickets will be available at the door.
Print Friendly Version