The UBC Thunderbirds rallied to upend the Manitoba Bisons 20-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-14 in a tense semifinal showdown at the U Sports Women’s Volleyball Championship in Vancouver Saturday night. The Bisons were led by national rookie of the year Raya Surinx, who had 14 kills and 13 digs. Jayde Robertson led UBC with four aces, 14 kills and seven assisted blocks, while Erika Vermette of Morris supplied five kills, three aces and 11 digs. The Bisons were led by national rookie of the year Raya Surinx, who had 14 kills and 13 digs. “They served the ball well and put us in trouble on receive,” Manitoba head coach Ken Bentley told gobisons.ca.

Source: CBC News March 19, 2023 16:00 UTC