KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack got off to a good start but couldn't hold on to that momentum as they dropped a four set decision to the visiting University of Calgary Dinos. The scores at the Warner Rentals Court at the Tournament Capital Centre on Friday night were 21-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-22.

Calgary moves to 5-0 and while the WolfPack fall to 1-4.

"I thought our guys responded pretty well," Dinos head coach Rod Durrant explained. 

"We knew it was going to be hard coming in here. They have a very good team over there. I am glad we were able to respond in sets two, three and four."

When asked what he liked about his team: "Just their resilience. They didn't give up. They stayed together. The fourth set got a little intense there between the two teams. I thought they stayed together and finish it out."

The Dinos had three players in double figures for kills.  Keith West had 13 kills in 30 chances with three assists, six digs, one solo block and three block assists.  

Curtis Stockton had 12 kills in 35 opportunities with two assists, two service aces, two digs, one solo block and seven block assists.   Connor Frehlich had 12 kills in 20 swings with a service ace, six digs and one block assist.

Jackson Maris had 36 assists with a service ace, seven digs, a solo block and a block assist.

For TRU, Daniel Eikeland Rod was the top offensive threat. He had 15 kills in 31 chances with an assist, a service ace and three digs. Brad Gunter had 13 kills in 34 swings.  He had four service aces, five digs and three block assists. Graham Stoliker added 32 assists with six digs and three block assists. Cole Keddie had one assist and 10 digs. 

The two teams will close out the weekend series on Saturday, with a match which starts at 7:45 p.m. MT.

SIDE OUTS:  Durrant on playing in Kamloops: "Every night is a tough night in this gym.  I always like coming to Kamloops. It is a fun place for myself and the team.  I thought we responded very well in this gym.  We knew that coming up against a team that was going to be hungry and really wanted to win, we are pleased with the outcome."

Durrant on his team's 5-0 start:  "We are happy with our start. Alberta is still the defending champions. They are the number one team in the country and Canada West and they are the team to beat."

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