Abbotsford, BC – The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades fell in straight sets (25-19, 25-23, 25-18) to the UBC Okanagan Heat on Friday at the UFV Athletic Centre.

The Heat built a 20-14 advantage on their way to take the opening set. The teams traded blows in the second to find themselves level at 21 apiece. The Cascades made it 23-22, but the Heat picked up the final three points of the set to finish it. UBCO built a 20-15 lead in the third and, despite pushback from UFV, the visitors scored the final four points of the match to end it 25-18.

Top performers
Cascades setter Jonas Van Huizen did a bit of everything for the hosts on Friday, picking up four kills, and leading his team in digs (7) blocks (2) and assists (20). Caleb Kastelein notched a team-high seven kills in the effort.

Renn Petryk led the Heat with 10 kills in the match, while Zach Van Geel had 28 assists and seven digs in the victory.

Quotable
UFV outside hitter Josiah Kruger

"I think we need to improve a bit on the details in the game. They're a really good team and they came out swinging, but I think we just have to prepare a bit better for tomorrow."

"I think tomorrow we have to expect them to come out swinging just like they did today. We just have to get a good sleep tonight and prepare our best for tomorrow. We know these guys are good, but we know that we're good too."

Where they sit
UFV sees their record drop to 4-17 with the loss, while the Heat improve to 5-14 in the campaign.

The two teams will clash once again on Saturday afternoon, with the first serve scheduled for 7 p.m. at the UFV Athletic Centre.