LANGLEY, British Columbia – This Week In Sparta is HOME COURT for the basketball teams on Friday night, when the Spartans will host the Lethbridge Pronghorns at the legendary David E. Enarson Gym. For the other teams, volleyball and hockey, it will be Trinity Western against Alberta. The men's hockey team will host the Golden Bears on Friday at the Langley Events Centre and Saturday at George Preston. At the same time, the women's hockey team and the men's and women's volleyball teams will be on the road in Edmonton, Alta. The basketball teams will finish the weekend series with Lethbridge at the Langley Events Centre on Saturday.
 
HOME
 
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
HOME COURT
Friday, November 28 vs the Lethbridge Pronghorns, Langley, B.C.
6 p.m. (PT) – David E. Enarson Gym | WATCH
Saturday, November 29 vs the Lethbridge Pronghorns, Langley, B.C.
4 p.m. (PT) – Langley Events Centre | WATCH

NOTABLE

• The Spartans will be having their annual HOME COURT game Friday night when they host the Pronghorns at the David E. Enarson Gym. The two teams will conclude the weekend series Saturday night at the Langley Events Centre.
• The Spartans are currently in first place in the Pacific Division at 8-2 with a six-game winning streak, while the Pronghorns are in eighth spot in the Prairie Division at 2-8.
• Last week, the Spartans swept the UBC Okanagan Heat 75-56 and 64-50 at home at the Langley Events Centre in Langley, B.C.
• Last week, the Pronghorns were swept by the Mount Royal Cougars 87-60 and 64-60 at MRU in Calgary, B.C.
• The Spartans are currently 22-12 lifetime against the Pronghorns. TWU has won three straight against Lethbridge. The Spartans' last loss, in conference play against the Pronghorns, was 88-54 on January 26, 2019, in Lethbridge, Alta.
• TWU's first-ever wins in Canada West conference play were against Lethbridge when TWU won 82-70, and 71-61 on November 5-6, 1999, at home at the David E. Enarson Gym.

 
MEN'S BASKETBALL
HOME COURT
Friday, November 28 vs the Lethbridge Pronghorns, Langley, B.C.
8 p.m. (PT) – David E. Enarson Gym | WATCH
Saturday, November 29 vs the Lethbridge Pronghorns, Langley, B.C.
6 p.m. (PT) – Langley Events Centre | WATCH

NOTABLE

• The Spartans will be having their annual HOME COURT game Friday night when they host the Pronghorns at the David E. Enarson Gym. The two teams will conclude the weekend series Saturday night at the Langley Events Centre.
• The Spartans are currently in fifth place in the Pacific Division at 4-6, while the Pronghorns are in eighth spot in the Prairie Division at 3-7.
• Last week, the Spartans swept the UBC Okanagan Heat 105-62 and 88-53 at home at the Langley Events Centre in Langley, B.C.
• Last week, the Pronghorns were swept by the Mount Royal Cougars 82-80 and 69-68 at MRU in Calgary, B.C.
• The Spartans are currently 16-16 lifetime against the Pronghorns. TWU has won three straight against Lethbridge. The Spartans' last loss, in conference play against the Pronghorns, was 109-86 on January 26, 2019, in Lethbridge, Alta.
• TWU's first-ever games in Canada West conference games were against Lethbridge on November 5-6, 1999.  
• Last weekend, Connor Platz  (Langley, B.C.) finished the weekend with seven blocks to move the Canada West career record to 203. Platz is now nine blocks away from the U SPORTS record of 212 held by York's Stefan Haynes (11).

 
MEN'S HOCKEY
Friday, November 28 vs Alberta Golden Bears, Langley, B.C.
7 p.m. (PT) – Langley Events Centre | WATCH
Saturday, November 29 vs Alberta Golden Bears, Langley, B.C.
7:15 p.m. (PT) – George Preston Recreation Centre | WATCH

NOTABLE

• The Spartans are currently 1-12-1-0 in Canada West play, and in fourth spot in the West Division, while the Golden Bears are 7-6-0-1 and in second spot in the West Division.
• The Spartans are currently 2-14 lifetime against the Alberta Golden Bears. TWU is 1-3 against Alberta this season.
• Last week, the Spartans lost 9-2 and 6-3 to the Mount Royal Cougars in Calgary, Alta.
• Last week, the Alberta Golden Bears were swept by the UBC Thunderbirds 3-1 and 8-4 at Father David Bauer Arena in Vancouver, B.C.
• Earlier this season, the Spartans split with the Bears, losing 4-2 and winning 4-3 in a shootout on October 31 and November 1 at home in Langley, B.C. And lost twice, 5-1 and 3-2, to Alberta on October 3 and 4 in Edmonton, Alta.

 
AWAY
 
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Friday, November 28 at Alberta Pandas, Edmonton, Alta.
8 p.m. (MT) – Saville Community Sports Centre| WATCH
Saturday, November 29 vs Alberta Pandas, Edmonton, Alta.
7 p.m. (MT) – Saville Community Sports Centre | WATCH

NOTABLE

• The No. 4 Spartans are currently 6-2 in Canada West play, and in fourth place, while the No. 1 Pandas are 7-1 and in second place.
• TWU is currently 43-52 lifetime against UBC.
• Last week, the Spartans lost to the Thunderbirds 3-2 (21-25, 35-33, 25-22, 13-25, 15-13) at War Memorial Gym in Vancouver, B.C.
• Last week, the Pandas swept the Mount Royal Cougars 3-0 and 3-0 in Edmonton, Alta.
• The Spartans' last win over the Pandas was 3-0 on January 7, 2023.
• These are the final conference matches of the fall semester for the Spartans.

 
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Friday, November 28 at Alberta Golden Bears, Edmonton, Alta.
6 p.m. (MT) – Saville Community Sports Centre| WATCH
Saturday, November 29 vs Alberta Golden Bears, Edmonton, Alta.
5 p.m. (MT) – Saville Community Sports Centre | WATCH

NOTABLE

• The No. 2 Spartans and No. 3 Golden Bears are currently tied for second place in Canada West at 7-1 with 21 points.
• TWU is currently 37-69 lifetime against Alberta.
• Last week, the Spartans lost to the No. 1 Thunderbirds 3-2 (25-19, 24-26, 21-25, 25-20, 17-15) at War Memorial Gym in Vancouver, B.C.
• Last week, the Golden Bears swept the Mount Royal Cougars 3-1 and 3-0 in Edmonton, Alta.
• Last season, the Spartans swept the Golden Bears 2-0, winning 3-2 both nights at home at the Langley Events Centre on January 17-18.
• These are the final conference matches of the fall semester for the Spartans.

 
WOMEN'S HOCKEY
Friday, November 28 at Alberta Pandas, Edmonton, Alta.
7 p.m. (MT) – Clare Drake Arena | WATCH
Saturday, November 29 vs Alberta Golden Bears, Edmonton, Alta.
5 p.m. (MT) – Clare Drake Arena | WATCH

NOTABLE

• The Spartans are currently 8-5-1-0 in Canada West play, and in second spot in the West Division, while the Pandas are 4-6-2-2 and in third spot in the West Division.
• The Spartans are currently 6-10 lifetime against the Alberta Pandas. TWU is currently 4-0 against Albera this season.
• Last week, the Spartans split with the Mount Royal Cougars, winning 2-1 and losing 2-1 at the Langley Events Centre in Langley, B.C.
• Last week, the Alberta Pandas split with the No. 1 UBC Thunderbirds, losing 5-1 and winning 2-0 at the Clare Drake Arena in Edmonton, Alta.
• Earlier this season, the Spartans swept the Pandas, winning 4-0 and 4-2 on October 31 and November 1 in Edmonton, Alta., and winning 3-2 SO and 3-2 OT at home on October 3 and October 4 in Langley, B.C.

 
About Spartan Athletics
As official members of U SPORTS, the Spartans currently compete in 11 sports in the Canada West conference, including women's and men's soccer, volleyball, basketball, hockey, and track & field, as well as women's rugby sevens. TWU also competes as in the NAIA in track and field and cross country as an independent team in men's rugby and women's and men's disc golf. Since TWU entered U SPORTS in 1999, the Spartans have won 14 U SPORTS team championships and 33 Canada West team championships.

About Trinity Western University
Recognized for quality, TWU has received seven consecutive A+ rankings for Quality of Teaching and Learning, holds three Canada Research Chairs, and wins national championships in U SPORTS. More importantly, lives are changed at TWU through its whole-person, Christ-centred approach to education. With a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree-completion programs, TWU equips leaders of character and competence to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
 
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