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The University of Regina's women's volleyball team suffered a straight-sets loss to the No. 1-ranked UBC Thunderbirds on Friday night in both teams' Canada West opener on Friday night at the Centre for Kinesiology, Health & Sport.

UBC (1-0) won the first set by a 25-18 score, then recorded 25-20 and 25-17 wins in the second and third sets to clinch the match.

UBC's Kyla Richey led all players with 10 kills, while Lisa Barclay had nine kills and a match-high .421 hitting percentage. Brina Derksen-Bergen had 32 assists, eight blocks, and six digs, while Shanice Marcelle had eight kills and eight digs.

Meagan Onstad led Regina with eight kills and added nine digs, while libero Rebecca Rink had a match-high 11 digs for the Cougars. Tiffany Herman dished out 25 assists and fell just short of the double-double with nine digs.

The Thunderbirds enjoyed a huge advantage at the net, registering a total of 13 blocks compared to Regina's three.

The two teams will meet again at the CKHS on Saturday night. Match time is scheduled for 8 p.m. following the conclusion of the men's match.

NOTES: First-year middle Trisha Dobson made her first career Canada West start for the Cougars ... both matches will be available at www.canadawest.tv.