T-Birds take on archrival Vikes for Canada West Gold

VICTORIA, B.C. – For the fourth time this season, the U SPORTS No.5-ranked UBC Thunderbirds (15-5, 2-0) will take on the defending national champion and No.2-ranked Victoria Vikes (17-3, 2-0), with the stakes higher than ever. The two heated rivals will be battling for the Canada West Championship on Friday night at CARSA Performance Gym, with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m. (PT). The T-Birds are back in the Canada West Gold Medal Game for a second straight year, looking to take home their first conference title since 2020, and the 21 st in program history. The Vikes have won Canada…