LANGLEY, British Columbia – In this week's U SPORTS Top 10 rankings, the Spartans' men's and women's volleyball teams remain in the national rankings after weekend splits on the road against Alberta.
The Spartans men's volleyball team remains at No. 2 after splitting with the Alberta Golden Bears. TWU lost 3-1 on Friday night before rebounding for a five-set win on Saturday night over Alberta. The Spartans women's volleyball team remains at No. 4 after splitting with the Pandas. The Spartans defeated the Pandas 3-2 on Saturday night after losing in straight sets in Friday's opening match in Alberta.
In disc golf, the Spartans are ranked No. 10 in women's rankings and No. 11 in mixed national rankings.
The next Canada West conference games for the Spartans men's and women's volleyball teams are on January 9-10, when TWU will host the Thompson Rivers WolfPack at the Langley Events Centre 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 and 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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