KELOWNA, B.C. – The 22 aces from the service line are the most in program history since its inception into the Canada West back in 2011. Heat outside hitter Stephanie Temme led the way with five aces on the night while firing just one error.
Jade Bussard, Amaya Perry and Sadie Taylor-Parks would have three aces each, while Natalie Livingston and Helen Lacava would have four.
The weekend sweep brings the Heat to (4-2) on the season while the Bisons will have to look elsewhere to find their first win of the season as they drop to (0-4).
With the game tied at 17, the Heat exploded for six straight points and held on to take the first set (25-21)
The two teams battled in the second half with the score margin over two points only occurring once in the set. With the score (24-21) Kearly Abbott and Grace Van der Meer would combine for two consecutive huge blocks. Heat failed to convert on three set points as the Bisons took the set (26-24).
Manitoba carried the momentum into the third set as the Bisons went up (4-1) early. The Heat battled back to keep it tight but Lacava would star as she closed out the set with back-to-back aces. UBCO rattled off seven straight points to take the frame (25-26).
The Heat would command the fourth set after grabbing the lead at (6-6) they put the game in cruise control taking the set (25-21).
Lacava and Bussard would finish the match with 14 kills apiece.
Laura Hill recorded a team-high 12 kills for Manitoba, while Van Der Meer put up a game-high 6 total blocks.
Heat head coach Steve Manuel praised the team's effort tonight saying.
"We found ways to win in the fourth set, which we were unable to last night."
Winners of four out of their last five, Manuel is pleased with the growth of the team.
"We're getting better everyday, we're young but we're learning how to find that other gear."
The Heat continue their season on the road as they head to Calgary to take on Mount Royal.
The Bisons stay on the road and make the trek to Regina to face-off against the Cougars.