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By Elora McCormack
UNBC Timberwolves

UNBC Timberwolves soccer teams show mixed results, men take first win of the season

Oct 10, 2026 | 9:03 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — The UNBC Timberwolves soccer teams were in Kelowna on Friday (Oct. 9) with mixed results against the UBC Okanagan Heat, including the men’s team’s first win of the season.

The men’s Timberwolves left the match with a 1-4-6 record after their 4-0 shutout victory.

Midfielder Mehdi Bounaaja played up a stellar game with two goals in the second half and an assist on Kaiden Young’s scoreboard opening shot 22 minutes into the first half.

Bounaaja’s performance earned him the Mr. Mikes Player of the Game honour.

The Timberwolves women’s team put up a strong resistance, but ultimately fell 3-2 with a tie-breaking goal from the Heat’s Maria Georgacacos in the 84th minute of play.

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Timberwolves midfielder Maresha Manulak earned the Mr. Mikes Player of the Game for her performance, including her game-tying first goal of the season.

The Timberwolves conclude their weekend road trip on Saturday (Oct 10) in Kamloops to face the TRU WolfPack. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. for the women’s team and 7:30 p.m. for the men.

by Elora McCormack

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