Volleyball

March 10

Thunderbirds earn CW silver after eventful Final Four weekend

At the Canada West semifinal and championship in Edmonton, the women's volleyball team defeated the University of Saskatchewan Huskies in straight sets before falling to the University of Alberta Pandas in a five set thriller.

Justin Chow

A volleyball player in a blue jersey kit crouches to bump the ball while another player obscures the frame.

March 3

Thunderbirds sweep TRU in women's volleyball CW quarterfinals

On February 28 and March 1 in War Memorial Gym, the UBC women's volleyball team swept the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack in straight sets in the opening round of the Canada West playoffs.

Song-ah Clarke, Photos by Navya Chadha

A female volleyball player is mid-air before a spike on an indoor court.

February 3

'Birds sweep WolfPack on Pride Night

UBC volleyball celebrated their annual Pride Night festival on Friday evening at War Memorial. Both men's and women's teams walked away with straight set wins against the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack.

Lauren Kasowski, Photos by Amy Ryu

A volleyball player in a white long sleeve jersey wearing #20 is in the middle of a serve, with the yellow volleyball above her. She is wearing navy blue shorts and in the background, the stands are full of people watching.

October 31

Women's volleyball sweeps Cougars in home opener weekend

Over the weekend, UBC's women's volleyball team swept the University of Regina Cougars 3–0 and 3–0 in War Memorial Gym.

Abbie Lee

A female volleyball player in a white jersey and black shorts reaches over the net to hit the yellow volleyball. In front of her, another player in a long red sleeve jersey starts to jump up to block the ball. There is another player in white jersey behind her and all players are on a hardwood, indoor court.

October 22

T-Birds sweep opening weekend in Winnipeg

Over the weekend, UBC’s women’s volleyball team swept its opening weekend against the University of Winnipeg Wesmen, 3–0 and 3–2.

Iman Janmohamed

A photo of a women's volleyball team in navy blue jersey kits huddled on a court. Their hands are all in the raised in the middle ready to cheer. They stand on an indoor basketball court and there are fans in the stands behind them.

October 18

Season preview: Women’s volleyball squad looking to repeat national glory

Last year, the UBC women's volleyball team earned a back-to-back national championship. With player departures and new recruits, here's what to expect from your T-Birds this season.

Iman Janmohamed

A group of male volleyball players in yellow shorts, navy blue jerseys and white knee pads are gathered in a huddle with their arms all around each other. They are standing on an indoor court in a gym with blue bleacher seats in the background.

October 18

Season preview: Men's volleyball starts season with high standards

The UBC men's volleyball team is back in action on October 19. Here's what you can expect from the reigning U Sports bronze medalists this season.

Lauren Kasowski

March 12, 2024

Thunderbirds drop five-set thriller to Bisons, settle for CW silver

UBC women’s volleyball dropped their Saturday game to the University of Manitoba Bison in a heartbreaking five sets. The team now sets their sights on the national tournament, which starts this weekend.

Iman Janmohamed

March 6, 2024

Women's volleyball sweep Pandas, advance to CW championship

UBC women’s volleyball is going for Canada West (CW) gold for the first time since 2018, after sweeping the University of Alberta Pandas over the weekend.

Iman Janmohamed

February 29, 2024

UBC downs TRU in conference quarter-finals, moves to semis

Number-one seed UBC's women's volleyball team swept eighth-ranked Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack in straight sets on Friday and Saturday, advancing to the Canada West (CW) semi-finals.

Iman Janmohamed

February 9, 2024

T-Birds sweep Spartans to celebrate Pride Night weekend

On Friday, the women's volleyball team defeated the Trinity Western University Spartans in four sets. With a close five-set win the day before, UBC swept the weekend series for their eighth time this season.

Iman Janmohamed

February 8, 2024

Men's volleyball fights hard for win on Pride Night

On Friday, the men's volleyball team faced off against Trinity Western University at the sold-out Pride Night, winning 3–2 in close sets.

Fiona Etheridge

January 23, 2024

Women's volleyball split weekend against Bisons

UBC split the weekend series against the University of Manitoba Bisons, winning in straight sets on Friday and losing in five on Saturday.

Iman Janmohamed

January 23, 2024

Women’s volleyball leads CW for season’s second-half

Midway through the season, here's where the UBC women's volleyball team stands.

Iman Janmohamed

January 17, 2024

Women's volleyball improves to 15–1 over January away games

Coming back from winter break, UBC’s women’s volleyball team has spent the last two weeks away, improving their record to 15–1 in the season. Here’s what you might have missed.

Iman Janmohamed

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