The Matchup
The UBC Thunderbirds (18-4) are one of the hottest teams in all of U Sports, having won 13 of their last 14 games and four in a row.
The T-Birds' sweep over the previously number one ranked Alberta Pandas pushed the 'Blue and Gold' from fourth to second in the U Sports top ten.
To finish their regular season, UBC will face the desperate and dangerous Brandon Bobcats (8-14), who will need to sweep UBC to have any chance of making the Canada West playoffs.
Last Action
UBC surprised U Sports, their fans and possibly even themselves a little with a sweep of the previously unbeaten Alberta Pandas.
With the re-additions of left sides
Juliana Kaufmanis (studying abroad) and
Laura MacTaggart (injury) for the second half of the season, UBC is proving a deep and multi-dimensional team.
Brandon could not get the much-needed sweep against Mount Royal last week. They need 10 wins to have a shot at a second season in Canada West, currently sitting on 8.
By the Numbers
11- the number of UBC players who saw action in at least four sets in the second match against Alberta. This shows how deep this version of the Thunderbirds has become.
29 – is how many more service aces UBC has than any other team in U Sports. The 'Birds are serving up a storm in 2016-17 as their 214 aces far outdistances Trinity Western's 185.
Players To Watch
Olivia Furlan – UBC's victories over Alberta served as a coming out party for the first year setter. Furlan racked up 64 assists, 30 digs and six blocks against the Pandas.
Maggie Li – she was dominant in her net defence against Alberta, registering seven blocks in game one and 11 more in the second contest.
