Welcome to the Cascades Check — an update on the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades Athletics
The Cascades’ women’s basketball team finished their regular season schedule with a pair of meetings against the top-ranked team in the nation — the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. After an upset victory on Friday, the Cascades settled for a weekend split, and now turn their sights on the playoffs where they will meet the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves on Friday, Feb. 17. The winner of that game will move on to face the University of Alberta Pandas the following day.
Men’s basketball came into the last weekend of the season needing a win to clinch a playoff berth, and they did not disappoint. The Cascades took down the Saskatchewan Huskies in back-to-back nights to book their ticket to the post-season. Matthias Klim had an incredible night on Saturday, posting a league-record 12 shot blocks in the win. UFV will now travel to Winnipeg for a first-round playoff matchup with the Brandon Bobcats on Friday, Feb. 17, with the winner moving on to face the University of Winnipeg Wesmen.
UFV women’s volleyball picked up a pair of wins over the Manitoba Bisons to keep their hopes for a home playoff game alive. The U SPORTS No. 7 ranked Cascades improved their record to 16-6 on the year. With two matches left in the regular season, they will need some outside help to host, but the Cascades are looking like a team that is primed to make an impact in the post-season.
The UFV men’s volleyball team saw their season come to an end as they dropped a pair of decisions to the Manitoba Bisons over the weekend.
Cascades’ women’s volleyball is back at home this Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18 to take on the University of Regina Cougars.
The weekend’s game times are set for 6 p.m. and 5 p.m. respectively at the UFV Athletic Centre (Building E on the Abbotsford campus). UFV students can attend for free by showing their student ID at the door.
To catch your Cascades on the road, head to canadawest.tv where all games are streamed live, all season long.
Make sure to visit gocascades.ca to keep up with all the news, stats, and scores from the UFV Cascades.
