The Matchup

UBC vs. UVIC – 3 PM – Saturday, September 3rd – Centennial Stadium - Victoria

The Canada West women's soccer season gets started for real this weekend, as the reigning CIS champion UBC Thunderbirds travel across the Salish Sea to battle their arch rivals, the University of Victoria Vikes.


 
The teams had two hard fought meetings in 2015. UBC won their 2015 season opener with the Vikes 1-0. The two teams produced a 2-2 stalemate when they met again in October at Thunderbird Stadium.
 

Last Action

 
UBC finished the exhibition season with a 2-0 victory over a Richmond club team, whose roster was made up of several former Thunderbirds.
 

#UBC women's soccer is taking on #RichmondBC tonight on campus. They lead 2-0 midway through the second. #GoBirdsGo pic.twitter.com/rGkuQadHCn

— UBC Thunderbirds (@ubctbirds) August 31, 2016

 
UVic concluded its exhibition season by dropping a 2-1 decision to visiting Western Washington at Centennial Stadium in Victoria.
 

By the Numbers

 
5 – the number of Canada West and CIS playoff games that UBC consecutively shutout their opposition to end last season. The T-Birds are approaching 500 minutes without giving up a goal that counts.
 

Player To Watch

 
Jasmin Dhanda – UBC – (#9, F) – Dhanda has scored some dandy goals in pre-season and looks ready to prove she is one of the most prolific offensive players in the nation for 2016.
 

Quotable

 
"It's a great opportunity to start the season versus UVic on the road in Victoria," says UBC Head Coach Jesse Symons. "They have a good program and will test our defensive structure. We have been building each match through August and are ready to go."