October 19 - The University of Bisons men’s volleyball team opened their second exhibition match of a three game series strong but were eventually defeated by Dalhousie Tigers by a score of 3-1 (17-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-18) tonight at the Investors Group Athletic Centre.

The young Bison squad started off the match with a bang, taking the opening set 25-17, and were competitive in the second set, which they lost 25-20, but were eventually overcome in the next two sets, losing by scores of 25-19 and 25-18.

“That was probably our best start to a match thus far. We followed our game plan and were able to have a solid middle attack and serve receive. It was good to see our kids composed as a team and we look forward to building on these positive tomorrow” said Bisons coach Phil Hudson.

The Bisons are a young squad this year, with five newcomers to the CIS, but will surely come together soon with the help of the veteran leaders on the team.

Regardless, the team displayed plenty of grit and skill and will look forward to challenging Dalhousie again tomorrow night

“Our energy level was really going there, especially in the first two sets, and with our middle game going strong, we need to focus a little more on the serving side, and tipping to the more open spots and we should be fine” said Zach Diboll, a first-year setter out of Capilano College.

The Bisons will take many positives into tomorrow’s rematch at 7:00 p.m., when they play the Dalhousie Tigers at the Investors Group Athletic Centre.