VICTORIA - The Vikes women's soccer team will be on the road this weekend visiting Trinity Western University and UBC on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8, respectively. Both games will kick-off at 5 p.m. The Vikes are currently tied for fourth in the Canada West with a 4-2-2 record.

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Last weekend, the Vikes extended their unbeaten streak to four after tying Calgary 1-1 and defeating Lethbridge 5-1. All six goals were scored by different athletes, highlighting the depth on head coach #Tracy David#'s squad. The Vikes were without veterans #Brigitte Greig# and #Sarah Clark# but the presence of national squad member #Jaclyn Sawicki# made a huge impact. Sawicki dominated the first half of the Sunday game, creating several chances for the Vikes and assisting the first two goals.

The #4 CIS-ranked Trinity Western Spartans are currently on a six-game winning streak after defeating the Manitoba Bisons 4-1 on Sunday, Oct. 2. Melissa Mobilio scored two goals to help her team to first place in Canada West with a 6-1-0 record. TWU head coach, Graham Roxburgh, leads the Spartans along with veterans Kristen Funk, in goal, Daniela Gerig, Tessa Meyer and Mobilio.

The UBC Thunderbirds are currently seventh in the CIS and third in the Canada West standings with a 5-1-1 record after Canada West player of the Week, Janine Frazao, scored a hat trick against the Regina Cougars. The T-Birds defeated Regina 5-0 on Sunday and defeated Manitoba 2-0 on Saturday. The Birds are led by head coach Mark Rogers as well as veteran keeper Leah Peric, midfielder Natalie Hirayama and forward Frazao.

Oct. 7 - 5 p.m. at:
Trinity Western Spartans (6-1-0, 1st in Canada West)
Last Weekend: W 4-0 vs Regina, W 4-1 vs Manitoba
Last Meeting with UVic: Oct. 9 2010, W 4-0
2010 conference record: 9-3-2
2010 playoffs: 0-2
Last CW title: 2009
Last CIS title: 2009
2010 CW ranking: 2nd
Key additions: Vanessa Kovacs (M), Sarah-Kim Bergeron (F)
Key returnees: Natalie Boyd (M), Jennifer Castillo (D), Nikki Byrne (M), Jenna Di Nunzio (M), Jilian Dietrich (D), Kristen Funk (G), Daniela Gerig (F), Nikki Wright (F), Melissa Mobilio (M), Colleen Webber (D), Alicia Tesan (F), Tessa Meyer (M), Alexi Foster (M), Kristen Santema (D)
Key departures: Becca Ferguson (M), Veronika Rogina (G)

Oct. 8 - 5 p.m. at:
UBC Thunderbirds (5-1-1, 3rd in Canada West)
Last Weekend: L 0-2 vs UVic, T 1-1 vs Fraser Valley
Last Meeting with UVic: October 3, 2010, W 2-0
2010 conference record: 8-5-1
2010 playoffs: 1-1 (lost in final to UFV)
Last CW title: 2007
Last CIS title: 2006
2010 CIS ranking: 6th
2010 CW ranking: 4th
Key additions: Ally Williamson (GK); Emily Wilson (GK)
Key returnees: Kelly Cook (D); Alisha Penev (D); Lisa Furutani (MF); Natalie Hirayama (MF); Janine Frazao (F); Rachel Sawer (F)
Key departures: Jessica Briker (D); Caitlin Davie (MF); Carmen Lindsay (MF)