SASKATOON, Sask. - The UBC Okanagan Heat women's volleyball team snapped their four-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon thanks to a dominant offensive performance as they hit .470 as a team in a straight sets win over the Saskatchewan Huskies.
The Heat were particularly dominant in the opening set as they were connecting on many of their attack opportunities. UBCO fired home 20 kills in the opening frame as they took the first set 25-22.
Not letting the Huskies take a breath, the Heat started the second how they ended the first. Using their energy to take control of the set, the Heat opened up a 12-point gap as they cruised to a 25-13 set victory.
Eyeing a final win before the holiday break, the Heat were relentless in the final frame. Leading 21-19, the Heat got three more important kills to close out the final set 25-20.
TOP PERFORMERS
Abigail Dueck - UBCO
Setting up the Heat for success, the third-year setter from Winnipeg had a strong performance on Saturday evening. Dueck recorded 36 assists, tied for the third-most in a three-set match in team history, while also firing home two kills against the Huskies.
Rosetta Cyr - Saskatchewan
The first-year outside hitter from Punnichy, Man., was a standout attacking competitor for the Huskies, finding a total of 11 kills and five digs for a total of 11 points.
WHERE THEY SIT
With the victory on Saturday evening, the Heat moved to a 6-6 record in the Canada West standings. In the other corner, the Saskatchewan Huskies also sit at 6-6 after the weekend split. Both teams are tied for 7th in the conference with the Manitoba Bisons.
UP NEXT
Following the exam and holiday break, the Heat return to action on home court to compete against the Brandon Bobcats for their School Day Game on January 6th, 2023. The first serve is set for 1 p.m. and tickets will be sold at the door.
