Pluzhnikov’s triple-double lifts UNBC to opening night win

It was a thrilling night at UNBC Friday as both the women’s and men’s basketball teams held their home openers against UVIC.

The men’s team earned a hard-fought 88-81 win thanks in large part to Vova Pluzhnikov.

Pluzhnikov had 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists for the first triple-double in UNBC’s history in Canada West.

The men’s team will look for the weekend sweep Saturday when they battle the Vikes again at 7:00 p.m.