U SPORTS W Volleyball Championship 2025 - U de Manitoba (3) vs (1) U de Montréal

Manitoba made history by defeating Montreal 3 sets to 1, securing the Canadian university championship. With a dominant performance, led by Raya Surinx (23 kills, 5 blocks), Manitoba capped off a spectacular season with the ultimate prize. Meanwhile, Montreal finishes as the national runner-up and becomes the #2 team in the country, a remarkable achievement despite the final loss.

Right from the first set, Manitoba showcased its offensive firepower, delivering an impressive .406 hitting percentage and taking the set 25-20. In the second set, Montreal fought back, but Manitoba maintained its dominance, winning 25-19. Montreal refused to go down without a fight and took control in the third set. With Florence Cloutier (17 kills, 14 digs) leading the charge, they edged out a thrilling 26-24 victory to extend the match. However, Manitoba shut the door in the fourth set. With an impenetrable defense (18 blocks compared to Montreal’s 3) and clinical attacking efficiency (15 kills at .387 hitting), they sealed the championship with a 25-16 win.
📊 Set Scores: Manitoba - Montreal: 3-1 (25-20, 25-19, 24-26, 25-16)
🏅 Top Performers: 🔹 Raya Surinx (Manitoba): 23 kills, 5 blocks, 10 digs (MVP) 🔹 Light Uchechukwu (Manitoba): 11 kills, 5 blocks 🔹 Florence Cloutier (Montreal): 17 kills, 14 digs 🔹 Brenna Bedosky (Manitoba): 7 kills, 8 blocks (defensive wall)
With this victory, Manitoba is crowned Canadian university champion, cementing its dominance this season. Despite the loss, Montreal claims the #2 national ranking, an outstanding accomplishment.