The Kodiaks men’s volleyball team showcased their dominance over the weekend, securing consecutive victories against SAIT. Following a four-set win at home on Friday, the Kodiaks delivered a commanding three-set victory on the road Saturday.
Head coach Greg Gibos praised his team’s progress, emphasizing their ability to perform under pressure. “I think we saw some good growth again over the course of the weekend,” Gibos said, highlighting their strategic serving. “Just making good quality serves to the targets that we were looking for,” he noted, explaining how they kept the opposition off balance.
Defensive commitment played a crucial role in Saturday’s success. Gibos commended his players’ efforts, stating, “We had some extended leads, and the guys were still trying to put their body on the line and make the next big play.”
The weekend underscored the Kodiaks’ strength in serving and defensive intensity. “When we do those things really well, we’re a great volleyball team,” Gibos remarked. He added, “We did a really good job of controlling what we could control on Saturday night—whether it was first contact, our intensity, or communication.”
Nolan Moes delivered standout performances across both matches. On Friday, he led the team with 23 points, recording 18 kills and just three errors on 36 attempts. He followed that with 22 points on Saturday, achieving 20 kills with a single error on 29 attempts.
Women’s Volleyball and Basketball Face Challenges
The Kodiaks women’s volleyball team had a tough weekend, losing both matches against SAIT in straight sets.
Meanwhile, the women’s basketball team experienced mixed results. They started the weekend with a narrow 71-66 road win on Friday, thanks to Ryan Degner’s 21-point contribution. However, the team struggled overall, shooting just over 40 percent from the field, 19 percent from beyond the arc, and 68 percent from the free-throw line.
Saturday’s game saw SAIT turn the tables with an 80-66 victory at Val Matteotti Gym. Treydon Barton led the Kodiaks with 17 points, but the team’s shooting percentages dropped, including a 37.5 percent success rate from the field, 33.3 percent from three-point range, and 65.4 percent from the free-throw line.
The women’s basketball team faced further difficulties, suffering losses of 85-48 and 78-54 on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Three players scored nine points in Friday’s defeat, while Bailey Blackmore stood out on Saturday with 16 points. Their shooting statistics reflected ongoing challenges, with Saturday’s figures showing 37 percent accuracy from the field, 20 percent from beyond the arc, and 57 percent from the free-throw line. Friday’s shooting was even less effective, at 31 percent from the field, 15 percent from three-point range, and 76 percent from the free-throw line.
ACAC Website Updates Reveal Forfeitures
As of Monday, updates from the ACAC website revealed that the Kodiaks women’s basketball team, along with another college, had forfeited several games for undisclosed reasons.
The weekend demonstrated the Kodiaks’ highs and lows, with the men’s volleyball team delivering stellar performances while the women’s teams faced significant challenges across the board.
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