Edmonton, AB - The UFV Cascades fell in three sets to the U SPORTS top-ranked Alberta Golden Bears for the second straight night on Saturday. Alberta prevailed with set scores of 25-17, 25-18, and 25-20 to take the match.

The Cascades now head into the holiday break with a 2-10 record, while Alberta improves to 11-1 on the year.

"I think this break is an opportunity for us to get healthy not only physically, but mentally as well," explained UFV head coach Nathan Bennett. "We can come back with a fresh mindset and be ready to get to work, and also heal some wounds and injuries."

The Cascades fell behind 15-12 in the first set, and the Golden Bears took the opportunity to extend that with six of the next seven points to take a 21-13 lead before finishing it off 25-17.

UFV Came out strong in the second, to take a 15-12 lead of their own, but once again Alberta took control in the later portion of the set. With the score at 17-14 for the Cascades, Alberta scored 10 consecutive points to make it 24-17 to eventually taking the set 25-18.

With a 10-9 lead in the third Alberta pulled away once again with six of the next seven points, on their way to finish the match 25-20.

Max Paddock led the Cascades with two aces and 19 set assists, while Nimo Benne had seven kills and five digs. Tyson Ardell added four kills and three blocks in the effort.

Jordan Canham paced the Golden Bears with 14 kills on the night, while Cam Kern had 38 assists, and Landon Currie had 10 digs.

The Cascades next action comes in the new year, when they host the Calgary Dinos on January 6 and 7 at the UFV Athletic Centre.