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University of British Columbia Okanagan

Heat setter Zach van Geel rises high for a set during action against Mount Royal in Calgary
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UBCOM UBCOM 1-2
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Winner Mount Royal M MRUM 2-1
UBCOM UBCOM
1-2
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Final
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Mount Royal M MRUM
2-1
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
UBCOM UBCOM 13 25 20 17 (1)
Mount Royal M MRUM 25 23 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | | Natalie Tsang

Men's volleyball falls in four sets to Mount Royal

An entertaining match went the way of the host Cougars to open weekend doubleheader

CALGARY - The UBC Okanagan Heat men's volleyball team dropped their second game of the season on Friday night as they lost a tough battle to the Mount Royal Cougars in four sets 13-25, 25-23, 20-25, and 17-25.

Despite an initial setback, with the first set going to the Cougars, the Heat regrouped and kept the second set close. Ultimately, the Heat secured a set victory at 25-23, thanks to a 6-4 run to close out the set, squaring the match at one. 

Thys Westsrate, a Kelowna, B.C. native, delivered a series of explosive kills in the frame, which proved instrumental for UBCO, and he would go on to finish the match with six kills.

Despite a spirited comeback effort, Mount Royal regained momentum by capturing the third set and ultimately secured the match in four sets.

TOP PERFORMERS 
Zach van Geel - UBCO
Going head-to-head with his brother Jacob in his hometown, the Calgary native had his range of talents on display once again on Friday, finishing with 23 assists, six digs, two kills, 1.5 blocks and three service aces.

Jacob van Geel - Mount Royal
The fourth-year played a key role in guiding his team to victory tonight, notching a stat line of 9 kills, 4 aces, 1.5 blocks, and 2 digs.

WHERE THEY SIT
After tonight's match, the Heat now hold a 1-2 record, while the Cougars advance to a 2-1 record in Canada West Standings.

UP NEXT
UBCO will have a chance for redemption as they face the Cougars once more in Calgary tomorrow, Saturday, October 28th. The game is set for 6 p.m. (PT) and can be viewed live on Canada West TV.
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