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Golden Bears & Pandas

Sara Gray

Bears & Pandas Weekly Preview - November 2, 2026

11/2/2026 11:55:00 AM

Pandas Volleyball (2-0 Conference, 6-0 Overall)
Conference
Friday, November 6

#1 Alberta vs #4 Trinity Western Spartans (2-0), Saville Community Sports Centre, 6:00 p.m. MT
Saturday, November 7
#1 Alberta vs #4 Trinity Western Spartans (2-0), Saville Community Sports Centre, 5:00 p.m. MT

Story Lines:
  • The defending U SPORTS Champion Pandas will finally return to Saville Centre this weekend, hosting their rival TWU Spartans in their 2026/27 home opener.
  • Friday night will see the Pandas raise their 8th U SPORTS Championship banner to the rafters of Saville Centre prior to first serve. 
  • The Pandas defeated the Spartans in the Canada West Final and U SPORTS Semifinal last spring, as the Pandas earned back-to-back CW titles, and their first national banner since 2007. 
  • Alberta has won nine of their last 10 meetings with TWU, and are ranked #1 in U SPORTS. 
  • The 2026/27 Pandas are led by veteran middles Ronnie Dickson and Allie Moore, outsides Laila Johnston and Mackenzie Pool, and third-year setter Sophia Magus. 
LIVE STATS LINK
 
WEBCAST LINK
 
Golden Bears Volleyball (2-0 Conference, 11-1 Overall)
Conference
Friday, November 6

#3 Alberta vs #1 Trinity Western Spartans (2-0), Saville Community Sports Centre, 7:45 p.m. MT
Saturday, November 7
#3 Alberta vs #1 Trinity Western Spartans (2-0), Saville Community Sports Centre, 6:45 p.m. MT

Story Lines:
  • The Golden Bears Volleyball team will host their fiercest rival in their 2026/27 home opener, welcoming the defending national champion TWU Spartans to Saville Centre. 
  • This year's Bears return a loaded lineup featuring fifth-year Bears Jacob Sargent and Luke Wedell, fourth-year middle Trent Cherewaty, and rookie outside Tyson DeZutter. 
  • TWU defeated Alberta 3-0 in the 2026 Canada West Semifinal last March, and have won four of their last five meetings against Alberta. 
LIVE STATS LINK
 
WEBCAST LINK
 
Golden Bears Soccer (5-4-5 Conference, 9-4-7 Overall)
Canada West Final
Friday, November 6

Alberta @ #1 UBC Thunderbirds (13-0-2), Thunderbird Stadium, 8:00 p.m. MT

Story Lines:
  • After a stunning come-from-behind win over Calgary on Sunday, the Golden Bears will now set their sights on UBC in the Canada West Final on Friday night in Vancouver. 
  • Friday will mark the Bears first CW Final appearance since 2016, when they defeated UBC at home on penalty kicks. 
  • The Bears are led by Canada West All-Stars Patrick Kondraciuk and Justin George, the later of whom scored twice in the Bears 3-2 semifinal win over Calgary. 
  • UBC has won six of the last eight Canada West titles. 
LIVE STATS LINK
 
WEBCAST LINK
 
Golden Bears Hockey (2-4-0 Conference, 11-5 Overall)
Conference
Friday, November 6

Alberta @ Calgary Dinos (2-5-1), Father David Bauer Arena, 7:00 p.m. MT
Saturday, November 7
Alberta vs Calgary Dinos (2-5-1), Silent Ice Center, 7:00 p.m. MT

LIVE STATS LINK
 
WEBCAST LINK
 
Pandas Hockey (1-4-1 Conference, 2-9 Overall)
Conference
Friday, November 6

Alberta vs Calgary Dinos (3-4-1), Silent Ice Center, 7:00 p.m. MT
Saturday, November 7
Alberta @ Calgary Dinos (3-4-1), Father David Bauer Arena, 5:00 p.m. MT
 
LIVE STATS LINK
 
WEBCAST LINK
 
Pandas Basketball (0-0 Conference, 6-0 Overall)
Conference
Friday, November 6

#2 Alberta @ Brandon Bobcats (0-2), Brandon University Healthy Living Centre, 6:00 p.m. MT
Saturday, November 7
#2 Alberta @ Brandon Bobcats (0-2), Brandon University Healthy Living Centre, 5:00 p.m. MT

LIVE STATS LINK
 
WEBCAST LINK
 
Golden Bears Basketball (0-0 Conference, 4-4 Overall)
Conference
Friday, November 6

Alberta @ Brandon Bobcats (0-2), Brandon University Healthy Living Centre, 8:00 p.m. MT
Saturday, November 7
Alberta @ Brandon Bobcats (0-2), Brandon University Healthy Living Centre, 7:00 p.m. MT

LIVE STATS LINK
 
WEBCAST LINK
 
Golden Bears & Pandas Wrestling
Toronto, ON
Saturday, November 7

Pat Bolger Open - TMU
 
Golden Bears & Pandas Tennis
Saturday, November 7

Alberta Pandas @ UBC Thunderbirds, UBC Tennis Centre, 10:00 a.m. MT
Alberta Golden Bears @ UBC Thunderbirds, UBC Tennis Centre, 4:00 p.m. MT
 
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