Box Score Abbotsford, BC - Nimo Benne recorded a game-high seven service aces to help propel the UFV Cascades men's volleyball team to a five-set victory over the Team Canada U21's in an exhibition match on Saturday.

UFV came out on top after set scores of 25-14, 25-15, 22-25, 18-25, and 15-12.

This was the Cascades first preseason tune-up for the 2022 Canada West Season, while the Canadian U21 squad is currently in the midst of a training camp to get ready for the U21 NORCECA Men's Pan American Cup in Cuba from October 1^st to 9^th.

"This was an excellent opportunity to play the future of Canadian volleyball" explained UFV head coach Nathan Bennett. "There are some amazing young men on that side, and it was a good test for us."

Bennett noted that the atmosphere in the gym was excellent on the night.

"This was awesome. If this is how the year starts, I will be super stoked to see this many fans in the stands every game.

"And if we can perform like this, I hope we see even more as we go."

The Cascades now head to Manitoba next weekend for preseason contests with Brandon University, The University of Manitoba, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of Winnipeg.