The UFV Cascades volleyball teams took on the Douglas College Royals over the weekend in PACWEST competition, splitting the four games with opposite results.
The women (16-2), still tied with Victoria Island University for first in the PACWEST, took Friday’s game 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-20), and Saturday’s by the same margin (25-23, 25-20, 25-15). The women have won 48 sets and lost only 12 this year as they’ve accumulated their 16-2 record, two less won sets than their VIU rivals.
“Defensively our team was very engaged both nights,” said Cascades head coach Dennis Bokenfohr. “Simone Hanson was particularly noticeable this weekend, chasing balls all over the court and contributing rock solid blocks. All the team defense made for a very entertaining weekend of volleyball for the fans.”
“Offensively we were led by Krista Hogewoning,”Bokenfohr explained. “She continues to impress us with her array of shots. A solid weekend performance from all our ladies.”
The men’s team (5-13) dropped a heartbreaker on Friday by a score of 3-2 (19-25, 25-19, 25-23, 18-25, 9-15), before rolling over on Saturday in straight sets 3-0 (12-25, 24-26, 18-25). The Cascades remain last in the PACWEST.
“Although Saturday was a 3-0 loss, Rob Bauerfind and Liam Neufeld made significant contributions to a match that could have had a vastly different result with a little luck, or a big play at the right time,” said Cascades head coach Greg Russell.
UFV volleyball will play the Capilano University Blues this weekend at the Envision Athletic Centre. Games will begin at six and eight on both Friday and Saturday.
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