It's another action-packed weekend on and off campus, as various Bisons teams get to work. Women's hockey, basketball and cross-country (U SPORTS championships) are all away from home, while the men's volleyball team, men's hockey and swimming teams are all at home. Click here to get tickets. 

Men's volleyball (2-4) versus UBC (5-1) 
Date and times: 7 pm on Friday, Nov. 11 6 pm on Saturday, Nov. 12
Location: Investors Group Athletic Centre 
Webast link: canadawest.tv
Social media: @umbisons on Twitter and Instagram

• UBC is tied for second in the conference and riding a four-game win streak. Manitoba is in a three-way tie for fifth, with both of their wins coming in straight sets.
• The Bisons haven't beaten UBC at IGAC since the 2016-17 season, however three of the last four matches between the two teams have included a set that's gone to extra points. 
• Bisons setter Jack Mandryk needs just 72 assists to crack into the top 20 in conference history. 
• Second-year outside hitter Eric Ogaranko has had a career year, after making the switch from right side to left side. He led the team in points in both of their victories (19.5 points against TRU, ten points against UBCO), and his .313 hitting percentage is tops amongst Bisons attackers.
• Manitoba leads the conference with 2.60 blocks per set, paced by the conference's top middle in that regard, second-year Jonah Dueck (32 total blocks, 1.68 per set).

Men's hockey (4-6-0-0) versus No. 6 Calgary (7-3-0-0) 
Dates and times: 7 pm on Friday, Nov. 11 3 pm on Saturday, Nov. 12
Location: Wayne Fleming Arena
Webast link: canadawest.tv
Social media: @umbisons on Twitter and Instagram

• This will be the first meeting between the two teams at Wayne Fleming Arena since 2019-20, where Manitoba won 4-3 in 2OT. Top line forward Devon Skoleski (13 points in nine games this season) scored two goals in that game, including the game-winner. 
• Fellow top-line forward Colton Veloso has had all kinds of success in his career against the Dinos. He has a point in six of the last eight games between the two teams, including three goals in the Herd's two most recent victories. 
• The trio of Skoleski, Veloso and Brett Davis have combined for 33 points so far this year. 
• Bisons goalie Ross Hawryluk's 301 saves are second in the conference, just two behind Ashton Abel of MacEwan for the conference lead. Just behind Hawryluk, with 227 saves is Dinos first-year netminder Carl Tetachuk.

Swimming hosts Bisons Sprint IM Invitational 
Date: Nov. 12 
Location: Pan Am Pool 
Social media: @umbisons and @bison_swimming Instagram

• Manitoba started the season off strong at the St. James Seals Invitational at Pan Am in late October, with personal bests from many swimmers, including second-year Cameryn Carlos (100-metre and 200-metre backstroke) and first-years Ella Howe (50-metre butterfly) and Brayden Stacey (50-metre freestyle, second place)
• Last weekend's Odlum Brown Colleges Cup also showcased Manitoba's skill. On day one, third-year Megan Mozill placed second in the 100-metre backstroke 1:01.08), while fifth-year veteran Dora Modrcin finished second in the 50-metre fly (27.45).
• On day two, the women's 200-metre freestyle 'A' relay team of Modrcin, second-years Kelsey Fillion and Hannah Schanel and third-year Georgia Pengilly finished third (1:44.40), while Modrcin and Mozill earned individual recognition. Modrcin won the 50-metre backstroke -- her specialized discipline -- in a time of 28.03, while Mozill finished second in the 200-metre backstroke (2:11.51). 

Women's hockey (3-7-0-0) versus Calgary (3-6-1-0) 
Date and times: 7 pm MST on Friday, Nov. 11, 3 pm MST on Saturday, Nov. 12
Location: Father David Bauer Arena 
Webast link: canadawest.tv
Social media: @umbisons on Twitter and Instagram

• Manitoba trails Calgary by just one point for the sixth and final playoff spot in the conference. 
• The Bisons have won each of their last three against the Dinos, including four points from forward Kate Gregoire, who leads the team in goals (four) and points (five) this season.
• Both teams are undefeated (2-0) when leading after the second period, meaning a strong start will be crucial. 

Women's basketball (0-2) versus UFV (2-0) 
Date and times: 6 pm PST on Friday, Nov. 11, 5 pm PST on Saturday, Nov. 12
Location: UFV Athletic Centre
Webast link: canadawest.tv
Social media: @umbisons on Twitter and Instagram

• Manitoba is 4-4 in their last eight games against UFV. They split their most recent series in 2019-20, with Lauren Bartlett scoring a combined 31 points. 
• Keziah Brothers also had 15 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and a steal in UM's November 2019 win against the Cascades. The pair are off to a strong start this year, with Barlett leading the team in points per game (13.5) and Brothers second in rebounds per game (4.5)
• The combination of Deanna Tuchscherer (17 points per game) and Natalie Rathler (ten rebounds per game) were key to UFV's opening weekend sweep, and will be marked well by a Bisons team that recorded 18 steals over their first two games, including ten combined between Mar Tomas Arbos and Emily Johnson. 

Men's basketball (2-0) versus UFV (2-0) 
Date and times: 8 pm PST on Friday, Nov. 11, 7 pm PST on Saturday, Nov. 12
Location: UFV Athletic Centre
Webast link: canadawest.tv
Social media: @umbisons on Twitter and Instagram

• Manitoba has won their last four games in a row against UFV dating back to 2017-18. 
• The Bisons are the top scoring team in the conference after the first week of play, at 96.5 points per game. Versatility has been the name of the game, with eight players logging at least 20 minutes over two games. Rookie sensation Simon Hildebrandt leads the way with 23 points per game, while Elijah Lostracco is just behind him at 20. 
• On the defensive end, 6'8" Isaac Miller-Jose is tied for the conference lead in blocks, with four.