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University of Alberta

University Of Alberta Golden Bears & Pandas

University Of Alberta
Golden Bears & Pandas

Kory White
David Moll
3
Winner Alberta ALB 14-1
1
Calgary CGY 4-11
Winner
Alberta ALB
14-1
3
Final
1
Calgary CGY
4-11
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Alberta ALB 25 24 25 25 (3)
Calgary CGY 21 26 16 13 (1)

Game Recap: Pandas Volleyball | | Calgary Sports Information

White's record-setting performance powers Pandas

Pandas top Dinos 3-1 thanks to 23 kills from veteran Panda

CALGARY – Fifth-year outside hitter Kory White had a record-setting night for the University of Alberta Pandas, leading her side to a 3-1 win (25-21-24-26, 25-16, 25-13) over the University of Calgary Dinos at the Jack Simpson Gym.

With her fourth kill of the game late in the first set, White became the Canada West's all-time kills leader, surpassing the previous record of 1,321, set by Pandas alumna Meg Casault. The Edmonton native finished Friday night with 23, giving her 1341 kills in her career.

The win sees the Pandas improve to 14-1.

Despite the setback, which moved them to 4-11 on the season, it was a strong effort for the Dinos against the No. 2-ranked team. 

The first set came down to the wire with Calgary and Alberta exchanging points throughout. After White's record-setting kill, the Pandas pulled away late for a 25-21 win in the opening set.

The Pandas got off to a hot start and used an early 5-1 run to take the lead in the second set. The Dinos would not back down and tied the game at 9-9 off a powerful kill by Sophie Reed. From there, Calgary put together one of their strongest sets of the season and handed Alberta only their sixth set loss of the year.

The third set saw a string of runs by both sides, but it was the Pandas who were able to assert themselves best. After the Dinos had cut the visitor's lead to three mid-way through the set, the Alberta offence showed how relentless they are, pulling away with a 25-16 win.

Alberta wasted no time capturing their 14th win of the season they used a 7-1 run to get past Calgary and win the fourth set 25-13.

Kenzie Vaandering continued her impressive play for Calgary, recording 13 kills, eight digs, one service ace, and one block. Reed also had a notable performance with 12 kills and four digs.

In addition to White's performance, Alberta received nine kills from Lauryn Tremblay and eight from Erin Corbett.

The Dinos and Pandas meet again Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Find all the action on Canada West TV, presented by Co-op.
 
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