Manitoba Bison hitters Kevin Falconer (9) and Ken Rooney (14) block a shot against the Calgary Dinos at Investors Group Athletic Centre on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (SHAWN COATES / CHRISD.CA)
Manitoba Bison middle hitter Jordana Milne (3) passes the ball in action against the Calgary Dinos at Investors Group Athletic Centre on Thursday night. (SHAWN COATES / CHRISD.CA)
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Bisons men’s volleyball team opened up their season with a win on Thursday night at Investors Group Athletic Centre.
The Herd beat the Calgary Dinos 3-1 (24-26, 25-17, 25-21, 26-24).
“Both teams had their jitters,” said Bisons head coach Garth Pischke, who is starting his 33rd year with the Bisons men’s volleyball team.
The Manitoba women weren’t so fortunate, dropping their first game of the season to the Dinos 3-2 in a close match (25-23, 22-25, 25-19, 19-25, 15-10).
“We were down 2-1 and it was good to get to the fifth set,” said Bisons head coach Ken Bentley.
Both teams will meet again tonight for a rematch at 6 p.m. (women) and 8 p.m. (men).
— With files from David Koroma / Bison Sports
