The UNBC Timberwolves Men's Basketball team (0-4) will look to turn the page and find its first victory of the 2026-27 Canada West campaign this weekend, with a pair of road tests awaiting in the Lower Mainland.

Todd Jordan's squad opens the weekend Friday against the UBC Thunderbirds (3-0) at 7:30 pm before making the trip to Abbotsford on Saturday for a 6:00 pm matchup with the Fraser Valley Cascades (1-3).

The Timberwolves are coming off a pair of hard-fought losses to the Victoria Vikes, including an 88-77 setback on Saturday that saw UNBC hold a halftime lead before the hosts pulled away late. Despite the result, the Timberwolves showed plenty of promise offensively, with four players reaching double figures and the team winning the rebounding battle.

UBC THUNDERBIRDS

Record: 3-0
Points-Per-Game: 90.7 (4^th in CW)
Points Allowed-Per-Game: 74.3 (2^nd in CW)
Top Scorer: Nylan Roberts (21.5 PPG)
Top Rebounder: Nylan Roberts (10.5 RPG)

UFV CASCADES

Record: 1-3
Points-Per-Game: 86.3 (9^th in CW)
Points Allowed-Per-Game: 94.5 (15^th in CW)
Top Scorer: Bennett O'Connor (19 PPG)
Top Rebounder: Taige Roberts (9.5 RPG)

UNBC TIMBERWOLVES

Record: 0-4
Points-Per-Game: 79.3 (14^th in CW)
Points Allowed-Per-Game: 92.3 (14^th in CW)
Top Scorer: Evgeny Baukin (14.8 PPG)
Top Rebounder: Will Keyes (9.3 RPG)

KEYES MAKES HIS PRESENCE FELT

Third-year forward Will Keyes delivered a statement performance last Saturday in Victoria, establishing new career highs in both points and rebounds. The 6-foot-11 Kelowna product finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds, providing a dominant presence in the paint and giving the Timberwolves a major boost at both ends of the floor. Keyes was particularly effective on the offensive glass, helping UNBC generate second-chance opportunities and establish a commanding advantage on the boards against the Vikes. His combination of size, touch around the basket and defensive presence gives the Timberwolves an important interior weapon as they head into a challenging weekend.