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University of British Columbia Okanagan

UBCO outside hitter Olivia Tymkiw looks to fire a shot past the UBC block during action against the Thunderbirds at the UBCO Gymnasium.
Krista Carlson
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Winner University of British Columbia UBC 11-0,11-0
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University of British Columbia Okanagan BCO 4-7,4-7
Winner
University of British Columbia UBC
11-0,11-0
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Final
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University of British Columbia Okanagan BCO
4-7,4-7
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
University of British Columbia UBC 25 25 25 (3)
University of British Columbia Okanagan BCO 13 14 16 (0)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Women's volleyball falls in three sets to No. 1-ranked Thunderbirds

Amaya Perry moved into seventh place all-time in Canada West history for career aces in loss to UBC

KELOWNA, B.C. - The UBC Okanagan Heat women's volleyball team fell to the U SPORTS No. 1-ranked UBC Thunderbirds in three straight sets, 25-13, 25-14, 25-16, on Friday evening at the UBCO Gymnasium.

Amaya Perry, who earned player of the game honours for the Heat, led the team with 8.5 points, contributing six kills and two service aces. Her impressive performance included moving up to seventh in Canada West history for career aces, reaching 153 with her two aces tonight.

Olivia Boulding also made a significant impact with six points, including five kills and two block assists. 

In the first set, the Heat quickly responded to an early 2-0 deficit with a service ace by Natalie Funk, leveling the score at 3-3. Perry played a crucial role in keeping the home team competitive, contributing three kills, including one after a timeout at 10-5. Despite efforts from Perry and Olivia Tymkiw, who added a timely kill at 17-11, UBC extended their lead with a series of service aces from Lucy Borowski, closing the set with a 25-13 advantage.

The second set began with the Heat securing an early lead, highlighted by a service ace from Tymkiw and a kill by Perry, bringing the score to 3-1.  Boulding contributed significantly to the team's attack, recording multiple kills with assists from Kylan Finseth. Despite these efforts, a strong performance by the Thunderbirds, particularly from Akash Grewal, with multiple service aces, led to a final score of 25-14 in favor of the visiting team.

In the third set, the Heat started strong with Funk securing the first point through a kill assisted by Finseth. Perry's two service aces and Olivia Boulding's kills helped UBCO take a 7-3 lead. Despite a strong start, UBC capitalized with a series of service aces by Borowski and Trinity Solecki, leading to a 17-9 advantage. Marija Josipovic and Perry added points for UBCO late, but the Thunderbirds closed the set with a score of 25-16.

The loss drops the Heat to 4-7 on the season while the Thunderbirds remain undefeated with an 11-0 record.

The two teams will close out their weekend doubleheader on Saturday evening, January 11, when they once again meet at the UBCO Gymnasium. First serve is set for 6 p.m. and tickets for the game can be purchased at the door on game day.
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