UFV Women’s Volleyball Makes History with Sweep in Canada West Quarter-Finals
The UFV women's volleyball team secured its spot in the program's first Canada West Semifinal by defeating the MacEwan Griffins 3-1 in the quarter-final series, marking a significant milestone in just the team's third season in the conference.
By the Numbers- The Cascades won the quarter-final series against the MacEwan Griffins in two matches.
- Sisters Gabrielle and Lauren Attieh led UFV with 10 kills each, while Caitlin Bitter had 30 assists and Emily Matsui posted 17 digs.
- MacEwan's Arden Butler and Alyshia Bryks contributed 10 kills each, with Bryks also earning 14 digs and Payton Shimoda providing 34 assists.
- UFV's victory marks a significant moment in the program's history, reaching new heights in Canada West volleyball in just three seasons.
- MacEwan's season showcased remarkable growth, with an improved conference record and a playoff berth after a challenging 2021-22 season.
The UFV Cascades will face the No. 2-seeded Manitoba Bisons in the upcoming semifinal series after sweeping the regular-season matchups between the two teams.
Bottom LineThe UFV women's volleyball team's victory not only cements their place in the program's history but also sets the stage for a challenging semifinal showdown against the Manitoba Bisons.
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