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University of British Columbia Okanagan

UBCO's Seba Manuel and Thys Weststrate look for a block against the Alberta Golden Bears at the UBCO Gymnasium
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Winner University of Alberta ALB 8-3,8-3
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UBC Okanagan UBCO 1-8,1-8
Winner
University of Alberta ALB
8-3,8-3
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Final
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UBC Okanagan UBCO
1-8,1-8
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
University of Alberta ALB 25 25 25 (3)
UBC Okanagan UBCO 20 19 19 (0)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | | Sophia Johansen

Men's volleyball falls to No. 2 Golden Bears in three sets

In the first game of their weekend doubleheader, the Heat drop decision to nationally-ranked Alberta

KELOWNA, B.C. - The UBC Okanagan Heat men's volleyball team started off their double header weekend against the U SPORTS No. 2-ranked Alberta Golden Bears with a hard-fought battle but ultimately the Golden Bears would take the match in three sets 20-25, 19-25, 19-25.

In the first set of the match, the Heat fought to stay within reaching distance of the Golden Bears, thanks to third-year outside hitter Renn Petryk.  Petryk put up five of his 11 kills on the evening in the first set. However, the Golden Bears would score the final five points of the set to grab the early advantage.

In the second set, second-year middle Thys Weststrate from Kelowna, B.C., helped the Heat take the early lead with one of his five kills on the night.  But Alberta would rally and another five-point run late in the set allowed the visitors to take a two sets to none lead.

During the final set of the match, the Heat put down a total of nine kills fighting to keep in reach of the Golden Bears, but it just wasn't enough as the Golden Bears took the match in three sets.

TOP PERFORMERS 
Zach van Geel - UBCO Heat
With 25 assists, along with two kills and two digs, van Geel played an important role in his team's efforts tonight rightfully earning himself the nod as the Heat's Player of the Game.

Isaac Heslinga - Alberta Golden Bears
The third-year outside hitter from Orangeville, Ont., played a key role in his team's victory tonight putting down 12 kills to go along with six digs and three blocks.

WHERE THEY STAND
Following this loss, the Heat's record falls to 1-8 whereas the Golden Bears record now improves to 8-3.

UP NEXT
The Heat are back at it again tomorrow afternoon as they go up against the Golden Bears again looking for a weekend split. The match starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 25.  Tickets can be purchased at the door or you can catch the action live on Canada West TV.
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