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Members of the UBCO Heat men's volleyball team get ready for a serve during action against the Calgary Dinos at the UBCO Gymnasium
Krista Carlson
3
Winner Calgary Dinos CGY 6-9,6-9
0
UBC Okanagan Heat BCO 1-14,1-14
Winner
Calgary Dinos CGY
6-9,6-9
3
Final
0
UBC Okanagan Heat BCO
1-14,1-14
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Calgary Dinos CGY 25 25 25 (3)
UBC Okanagan Heat BCO 18 20 23 (0)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | | Sophia Johansen

Men's volleyball drops decision to Calgary

In the first game of the double header weekend, a tight battle went in favour of the Dinos

KELOWNA, B.C. - The UBC Okanagan Heat men's volleyball team dropped a three-set decision to the Calgary Dinos on Saturday night at the UBCO Gymnasium.

In the first set of the match, the Dinos proved dominant at the net going on an early four-point streak. The Heat were unable to match the Dinos' runs in the set and ultimately dropped the opener 25-18.

In the evening's final two sets, the home team made it clear they were not going down without a fight.  Keeping the score tight and playing some strong defence, fifth-year Teo Ardanaz of Tsawwassen, B.C., paired with third-year Zach van Geel of Calgary, put up a massive block to bring the scoring square halfway through the second. 
Despite a strong Heat presence, a three-serve point streak from middle Louis Kuntsmann proved what the Dinos needed to capture the second-set victory.

In a battle to the bitter end, the Heat continued to fight in the third set and once again, their blocking prowess shone through with Seba Manuel of Kelowna, B.C., showing his skills at the net.
A big swing from third-year Erik Godwin sealed the deal for the  Dinos as his team took the match in three sets.

TOP PERFORMERS
Seba Manuel - UBCO Heat
The Kelowna native led his team in kills on Saturday, putting down a total of ten accompanied by four big blocks at the net rightfully earning player of the game honours.

Louis Kuntsmann - Calgary Dinos
The third-year middle from Neuenhain, Germany was a key piece in his team's victory tonight, putting down ten kills and three service aces.

WHERE THEY STAND
With tonight's loss the Heat's record falls to 1-14 whereas the Dinos are back in the win column after a seven-game losing streak bringing their record to 6-9.

UP NEXT
The Heat are back in action Sunday afternoon to play their rescheduled match against the Dinos on home court. The first serve is set for 12 p.m. in 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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