Now, with five straight wins, Manitoba will look to carry their momentum into the second half of Canada West division play.

The University of Manitoba women’s volleyball team defeated the Winnipeg Wesmen 3-1 (15-25, 26-24, 25-20, 26-24), at the Investors Group Athletic Centre on Thursday.

The #3 University of Manitoba Bisons men’s volleyball team took care of the Winnipeg Wesmen in the 26th annual Duckworth Challenge 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-21)

Despite interest in a number of other sports as a child, the six-foot-seven freshman is following in his father’s footsteps, and still playing basketball today.

The Bisons swept the series with a 91-60 win on Thursday and won the men’s basketball portion of the Duckworth Challenge on Saturday with a thrilling 79-78 win.

On Saturday, the University of Manitoba women’s basketball team were defeated by the #9 University of Winnipeg Wesmen, by a score of 79-71 in the 26th annual Duckworth Challenge

The Jets have a very young core, and when protecting players, you may see them protect some of their up and coming kids