The Bisons men’s volleyball team faced off against the University of British Columbia Okanagan Heat in the league quarterfinals, with a win in the first game 3-2 and a loss in the second game, 2-3.
In the first game on Feb. 27, the Heat struck first, winning the first four points of the first set. However, the Bisons quickly closed the gap, tying the Heat at 14-14. The Heat regained the lead and eventually won the set 25-21. The Heat continued to dominate in the second set and won 25-17.
However, the Bisons bounced back in the third set, winning 25-15. The fourth set was tightly contested, with both teams trading points. The Bisons gained a significant advantage with four consecutive points from 17-16 to 17-20 for the Bisons. Eventually the Bisons won the set 22-25. In the fifth set, the Bisons took an early 2-8 lead and never looked back, winning 11-15 in this set.
In the second game on Feb. 28, the Heat took the first set 25-19, despite the Bisons striking first. The Bisons dominated the second set, winning 25-13. They continued to dominate the third set, winning 25-18. However, the Heat bounced back in the fourth set, winning 25-14. The Heat struck first in the fifth set, but the Bisons immediately tallied [3-3] after a kill by Owen Weekes. The Heat then gained a significant advantage of four consecutive points to take a 7-4 lead. Despite the Bisons’ effort to tie the points, the Heat eventually emerged victorious 15-11.
The Bisons’ win in the first game showcased their ability to come back from adversity, while their loss in the second game showcased the Heat’s resilience.
