Main Story: UBC held off Lethbridge, 53-31, in a hard-fought Canada West semifinal in Victoria. The Pronghorns twice tied the score in the first half and pulled within three early in the second, but UBC’s attack and second-half kicking secured a place in Sunday’s championship game. Lethbridge will play for bronze.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: UBC 53, Lethbridge 31.
  • UBC scored 8 tries, with 7 different players crossing.
  • Sarah MacPherson kicked 3 second-half penalty goals.
Yes, But

UBC advanced, but the defending national champions were pushed hard and acknowledged the physical toll of the match. Lethbridge’s early scores and second-half surge kept the semifinal competitive before UBC pulled away.

State of Play
  • UBC advances to Sunday’s Canada West championship game.
  • Lethbridge moves to the bronze medal match.
  • UBC will assess player availability after the physical semifinal.
What's Next

UBC faces a short turnaround before Sunday’s final, with player fitness a key concern. Lethbridge will look to finish its season with a win in the bronze medal match.

Bottom Line

Lethbridge showed it could trouble UBC, but the Thunderbirds’ depth and scoring options proved decisive when the game tightened after halftime.