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University of British Columbia Okanagan

Heat outside hitter Seba Manuel leaps to attack a ball during action against the Saskatchewan Huskies at the UBCO Gymnasium
Will Thompson
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Winner Saskatchewan Huskies SSK 7-1,7-1
2
UBC Okanagan Heat BCO 1-7,1-7
Winner
Saskatchewan Huskies SSK
7-1,7-1
3
Final
2
UBC Okanagan Heat BCO
1-7,1-7
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Saskatchewan Huskies SSK 21 26 21 25 15 (3)
UBC Okanagan Heat BCO 25 24 25 18 12 (2)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | | Sophia Johansen

Men's volleyball falls to the Huskies in an action-packed five-set match

Teo Ardanaz sets a new team record for hitting percentage in a five set game as Heat fall nationally-ranked Saskatchewan

KELOWNA, B.C. - The UBC Okanagan Heat men's volleyball team put forth one of their best performances of the season on Saturday afternoon as they dropped a five-set thriller (25-21, 24-26, 25-21, 18-25, 12-15) to the U SPORTS No. 8-ranked Saskatchewan Huskies at the UBCO Gymnasium.

In the opening set, the two teams traded points for much of the frame. Second-year middle Thys Weststrate, who finished the match with 10 kills and seven blocks, got the Heat off an running with his strong play.
Eventually, a three-point run late in the frame secured the set victory for UBCO and the early lead.

The second set was another tight battle with the Heat's Jack Taylor, an outside hitter from Winnipeg, helping lead the charge, firing home four of his 10 kills in the set. However, Saskatchewan would prevail in the frame to even the match at one set apiece.
The third set produced another set victory for the Heat in large part due to some outstanding blocking by UBCO.
Saskatchewan wouldn't go away, however, as they visitors took the fourth set to force a fifth and deciding frame.

In the final set, an early five-point run from the Huskies gave them a large enough cushion to hold off the Heat and take home the victory.

Teo Ardanaz a fifth-year middle from Tsawwassen, B.C. broke a record tonight that was set back in 2016 by Heat alumni Jim Bell for a five-set match.  Ardanaz now holds the best hitting percentage for a five-set game earning .800% with a minimum of 10 attacks 

Despite a close last two sets and the Heat's offensive efforts putting down a team total of 21 kills in the last two sets the Huskies ultimately took the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS
Jack Taylor - UBCO Heat
Tonight's player of the game put down 10 kills, a serving ace and a personal high of 12 digs playing a key part in the Heat's success over the Huskies in the first and third sets.

Teo Ardanaz - UBCO Heat
The fifth-year middle from Tsawwassen, B.C., set a new school record for highest hitting percentage in a five-set match as he hit .800 thanks to eight kills in 10 attacks. He also added six blocks and three digs for a total of 11 points.

Emmett Graham - Saskatchewan Huskies
The third-year outside hitter from Saskatoon, Sask., was essential to his team's victory producing five serving aces, 12 kills and earning 17.5 points total.

WHERE THEY STAND
Following tonight's loss the Heat's record now drops to 1-7 while the Huskies improve to 7-1.

UP NEXT
The Heat are at home again next weekend as they face off against the Alberta Golden Bears for an action-packed doubleheader.  The first game is on Friday, November 24th at 5 p.m. at the UBCO Gymnasium. Tickets can be purchased at the door or you can catch the action live on Canada West TV.
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