UNBC soccer teams suffer losses against Vikes and Thunderbirds

The UNBC Timberwolves soccer teams faced difficult results during a recent end-of-season road trip, suffering losses to both the Victoria Vikes and the UBC Thunderbirds.

In men’s soccer, the Timberwolves lost 3-0 to the Victoria Vikes at Centennial Stadium. Evan Larson scored the opening goal in the 18th minute, with Wesley Jones adding two late goals to secure the win for Victoria. Despite the loss, UNBC goalkeeper Callum Cuthbert recorded eight saves, and Koss Nystedt earned Player of the Game honors for his defensive performance.

The men’s team also fell 5-0 to the UBC Thunderbirds. In women’s action, the Timberwolves fell 3-1 to the Victoria Vikes, with Maresha Manulak scoring the opening goal for UNBC before Victoria responded with three consecutive goals. The women’s team subsequently lost 7-0 to the UBC Thunderbirds, highlighted by a hat-trick from Felicia Hanisch. UNBC returns home to Masich Place Stadium to conclude the Canada West season against Victoria and UBCO.