VICTORIA – Sitting at 1-0 after an opening weekend victory, the University of Victoria men's rugby team heads to Vancouver, B.C. to take on the University of British Columbia, Sept. 17.
MATCH INFORMATION
Vikes at UBC Thunderbirds
Saturday, Sept. 17 | 2:30 p.m. | Gerald McGavin Rugby Centre
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SERIES HISTORY
- Since 2019, the Vikes are 0-5 against the Thunderbirds.
- The two sides last met in Victoria, B.C., March 19, 2022. UBC finished with the 54-17 win.
- Last time in Vancouver, the Thunderbirds claimed the 22-7 win, Oct. 16, 2021.
NEWS & NOTES
- The Vikes enter the match with a 1-0 record after pulling off a 42-39 comeback win over Trinity Western, Sept. 10.
- UBC enters the weekend 0-1 after a 56-28 loss to the Pacific Pride, Sept. 10.
- The Vikes are led by Logan Martin-Feek, who put up 19 points on one try, two penalty goals, and four converts in the season-opening win.
- Also finding the scoresheet for the Vikes in week one was Jonas Robinson, who notched double-digit points with two tries, Ethan Hager with one try and one penalty goal, and Asfand Saeed with one try for UVic.
- The match will serve as the first leg of the Wightman Boot trophy chase, with the second match occurring Oct. 1 at Wallace Field.
GAMEDAY LINEUP
