UFV Cascades Triumph over MacEwan Griffins in Canada West Volleyball Quarterfinals with Strong Blocking Performance
The UFV Cascades beat the MacEwan University Griffins in the first game of the Canada West women's volleyball quarterfinals, winning in four sets with a dominant performance in blocking.
By the Numbers- Cascades won the match with a total of 12 blocks compared to Griffins' 7
- Gabrielle Attieh led UFV with 14 kills
- Natalie Crews recorded a match-high of nine block assists for UFV
- MacEwan's Mariah Bereziuk finished with 12 kills and 11 digs
- UFV Cascades took a 1-0 lead in the best of three series
- Game two is scheduled for Saturday at 6 pm PT at the UFV Athletic Centre
- MacEwan will aim to force a third match, while UFV looks to advance to the Canada West Semifinals
The Cascades and Griffins will face off in game two, with MacEwan seeking to extend the series to a third match while UFV aims to secure a spot in the Canada West Semifinals.
Bottom LineUFV Cascades showcased a strong blocking game and solid performances from key players to secure a victory in the first game, setting the stage for an exciting continuation in the upcoming matches.
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