POST GAME
VANCOUVER - On Friday night under the lights in Vancouver, BC, the Pronghorns faced the UBC Thunderbirds in the Canada West quarterfinal. The Pronghorns, making the playoffs for the second consecutive year, showcased a strong defensive effort in the first half, keeping the match scoreless. However, a penalty kick converted by Chris Lee shifted the momentum in UBC's favour. The Thunderbirds added two more goals, ultimately winning 3-0. Despite the loss, the team demonstrated resilience and determination, setting a positive tone for future seasons under the leadership of head coach Vikram Virk.

 BREAKDOWN

• UBC Thunderbirds secured a 3-0 victory over the Lethbridge Pronghorns in the Canada West men's soccer quarterfinal, showcasing their status as the number one seed.
• The Horns put forth a formidable defensive effort that frustrated UBC throughout the first half, making it difficult for the Thunderbirds to find their rhythm.
• Despite dominating possession, UBC struggled to create clear scoring opportunities, ending the first half without any shots on target.
• The Pronghorns had an early opportunity just four minutes into the match when Will Hughes unleashed a long-range shot, which required Bennett McKay to make an impressive tip-over save.
• UBC's first notable chance came in the 12th minute, when Brennen Fuerst displayed skill and tenacity, firing a shot just inches past the far post.
• The first half saw both teams unable to break the deadlock, with UBC's dominance in possession failing to translate into goals against Lethbridge's resolute backline.
• Coming out strong in the second half, UBC ramped up their attacking intensity, with Joven Mann forcing a great save with a fierce strike turned over by the Horns' keeper.
• Substitute Oliver Herbert made an immediate impact, sending a dangerous shot across the goal that narrowly missed the target.
• The breakthrough for UBC finally arrived just before the hour mark when a foul on Henri Godbout resulted in a penalty. Chris Lee stepped up and coolly sent Pronghorns keeper Armaan Thawer the wrong way, giving UBC a 1-0 lead.
• Just eight minutes later, UBC was awarded another penalty after Ben Gingras was penalized for handling the ball in the box. Lee confidently converted again, extending the lead to 2-0.
• Eric Kim effectively sealed the match for UBC in the 83rd minute, curling home a well-placed cross from Oliver Herbert, eliminating any chance of a Pronghorns' comeback.