Vancouver, B.C. – The University of Victoria women's field hockey team fell in the first-of-two games against the University of British Columbia, 1-0, Oct. 19 at UBC's Wright Field.
 
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Second quarter penalty corner wins it for the Thunderbirds

• A penalty corner awarded to the Thunderbirds in the 17th minute led to UBC scoring the game-winner.

Vikes see final corner chance, can't convert

• The Vikes looked like they had an equalizing opportunity in the final minute of play, earning a penalty corner with just 46 seconds left on the clock. However, the T-Birds defence kept them off the board and finalized the 1-0 win for the home side. 

WORTH NOTING

• The goal allowed to the Thunderbirds is just the second goal the Vikes have allowed all season.
• The Canada West banner will be decided in tomorrow's game. The Vikes will need a win to capture their sixth-straight conference banner.
• Victoria's record moves to 4-1-2 on the year, while UBC improves to 5-0-2 heading into the final game of the season.

UP NEXT
The Vikes close the Canada West season tomorrow, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. against the Thunderbirds.