VANCOUVER – The University of Calgary Dinos wrapped up their best season in years Sunday in a 1-0 loss to the UBC Thunderbirds at Wright Field in Vancouver.

The single goal wasn't enough to propel the 'Birds to the national championship series to defend their seven straight U SPORTS titles. With the Canada West champion earning a berth to the best-of-three national final, a third tiebreaker was needed to separate UBC and Victoria, which both finished with a 4-1-3 record and 15 points at the conclusion of league play Sunday.

Calgary head coach Peter Taylor, named the Canada West Coach of the Year, reflected on the positives in a season that saw the Dinos earn their first points in the Canada West standings since 2012 - finishing with an 0-6-2 record.

"Our objective has always been to play well, do the best we can and see what we can do," remarked Taylor. "The two draws were the first points we've had in years. The girls have really grown and put a lot of commitment into it. I'm really happy and really proud of this group of girls. They've done a fantastic job."

The two teams traded chances early, but the T-Birds managed to pin the Dinos in their own end and poured on the pressure late in the first half. Despite a number of UBC chances, the score remained deadlocked in a scoreless draw at the half. 

Calgary goalkeeper Ingrid Ulrich, named Canada West's top 'keeper, stacked the pads early in the second half to make her biggest save of the game and continued to face a barrage of Thunderbird shots. In the 54th minute of play, rookie Izzy Fraser broke free on a run to the net and third-year midfielder Margaret Pham jumped on a rebound to score the lone goal of the afternoon. 

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