Winnipeg, MB – The Manitoba Bisons knocked off the UFV Cascades 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 23-25, 25-21) on Friday night at Investors Group Athletic Centre.

As it happened:
The two teams combined for ten service errors in the first set, with UFV leading 18-16 in a back-and-forth opener. However, four different Bisons recorded at least two kills down the stretch to close it out.

The visitors led 19-14 in the second on the strength of six kills from Josiah Kruger, who hit at a .600 efficiency up to that point, but 11 of the next 15 points would go Manitoba's way to end the set.
 
For a third straight set, the Cascades made it to 18 first with Jonas Van Huizen picking up three early kills to set the tempo. The hosts pushed back yet again to tie the set at 23, but a service error and powerful Van Huizen kill ultimately ended the set for the Cascades.

With the score 15-13, Manitoba took control bursting out to a five-point lead that they would not surrender.

Top performers:
Josiah Kruger and Eduardo Ferreira each tallied 10 kills for the Cascades, while Ryan Hampe notched nine. Jonas Van Huizen picked up 38 assists to go along with five kills and two aces in the match.

Nicholes Carter and Spencer Grahame each had 11 kills for the Bisons, and Eric Ogaranko added 10 of his own. Rookie setter Sammy Ludwig had 36 assists.

Quotable:
UFV head coach Nathan Bennett

"I thought Jonas [Van Huizen] was great the entire match. He was making the right decisions on offence, and his serve is back on which is great. He's obviously a physical blocker as well and his energy overall was awesome for us."

"I liked the fight that we had together. We played for each other which was great and I saw that team atmosphere. If we reduce our errors and make some better decisions, then we will put ourselves in a better situation to be successful."

Where they sit:
The Cascades fall to 4-19 on the season, while the Bisons improve to 8-13.

UFV closes out their season on Saturday in Winnipeg with a rematch against the Bisons at 3 p.m. PT.