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Scoops and Digs: Heading into women's volleyball nationals, UBC is facing a familiar foe early

If the stats say anything, it'll be a close match up between the Lower Mainland rivals.

Scott Young Sports March 13, 2019

Scoops and Digs: With one weekend of regular season to go, men’s volleyball is still waiting to punch their playoff ticket

If they maintain their ranking by winning at least one match against the seventh-ranked Dinos this weekend, they’ll be playoff-bound.

Elizabeth Wang Sports February 14, 2019

Scoops and Digs: Toppling Trinity Western is pinnacle of recent run of success for men's volleyball

Last weekend was arguably the most challenging test of the season for the UBC men's volleyball team — in which they rose to the occasion with a 3-1 win on Friday.

Lucy Fox and Elizabeth Wang Sports January 31, 2019

Scoops and Digs: This weekend’s showdown against the Spartans will be a test for women’s volleyball

There are three teams within two wins of the ’Birds: Regina (10-8), Manitoba (9-9) and Mount Royal (9-9).

Scott Young Sports January 25, 2019

Scoops and Digs: The best is yet to come for men’s volleyball

In the world of UBC men’s volleyball, the 2019 superheroes so far are Matt Neaves and Micheal Dowhaniuk.

Elizabeth Wang Sports January 17, 2019

Scoops and Digs: It’s crunch time for women’s volleyball

Wondering what women’s volleyball need to do to claim a playoff spot? We’ve got the rundown going into the home stretch of the regular season.

Scott Young Sports January 11, 2019

Scoops and Digs: Rookie hitter Michael Dowhaniuk is making his presence known with men's volleyball

As Dowhaniuk is becoming the new points-leader on the team, the Thunderbirds’ starting line is seeing potential for a dynamic future.

Elizabeth Wang Sports November 29, 2018

Scoops and Digs: Is this a rebuild year for men’s volleyball?

The men’s volleyball team is still looking for a real powerhouse from the attack line — someone they can trust to set the ball with no hesitation.

Elizabeth Wang Sports November 15, 2018

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