Abbotsford, BC…The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades men’s volleyball team defeated the COTR Avalanche, 3-0, at the Envision Athletic Centre. The Cascades PACWEST regular season conference record improves to 3-18 as they still trail the CBC Bearcats at 6-16 for the sixth and final post season berth. While the Avalanche’s record falls to 7-16, they are assured a post season berth as UFV cannot catch them in the standings with three games remaining. Today’s set scores were 28-26, 25-21 and 25-20.
The Cascades spotted the Avalanche a quick 7-1 lead in the first set before going on a 10 point run. The set went into extra points as UFV and COTR kept battling for the elusive winning point. The Cascades were able to run off the final three points for the victory. They continued to build momentum throughout the rest of the match as they won their first three set sweep of the campaign.
“I was very impressed with our team composure today,” commented UFV head coach Greg Russell. “The team played very well, we know we have to keep winning to have a chance at the post season,” The Cascades have qualified for the BCCAA/PACWEST post season tournament four straight years running.
Fifth year senior Trevor Nickel, Abbotsford, BC was the Cascades player of the match, he led UFV with 15 points of offense, including 8 kills, 5 aces and 2 blocks. Nicholas Vojnovic, Surrey, BC led UFV with 14 digs and 2.7 passing average.
The Cascades host COTR tomorrow afternoon at 1pm, at the Envision Athletic Centre.
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