UBC Thunderbirds
Women's basketball team of the University of British Columbia, competing in U Sports.
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| Team | GP | W | L | T | Pct. | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UBC Thunderbirds | 20 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0.800 | 1383 | 1048 | 32 |
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UBC welcomes four new recruits to reshape T-Birds' 2026-2027 roster
The UBC Thunderbirds women's basketball team has added four new recruits for the 2026-2027 season, including a fifth-year transfer from McMaster and three high school prospects. The newcomers aim to help UBC improve on their 22-8 record and second-place finish in Canada West.
Thunderbirds golf adds four exciting recruits
The UBC Thunderbirds golf program has announced four new recruits for the 2026-27 season, including transfers and first years. Three join the women's team and one joins the men's team under new head coach Cory Renfrew.
UBC head coach Phil Jalalpoor joining Toronto Raptors Summer League staff
UBC Thunderbirds men's basketball head coach Phil Jalalpoor has been invited to join the Toronto Raptors Summer League staff as a guest coach. He will work with the team in Las Vegas and hopes to bring new ideas back to the Thunderbirds program.
Thunderbirds shine at 2026 FISU World University Rowing Championships
UBC Thunderbirds rowers delivered outstanding performances for Canada at the 2026 FISU World University Rowing Championships in London, Ontario, highlighted by multiple fourth-place finishes. The Canadian Men's Eight, featuring six UBC athletes, finished fourth by just 0.2 seconds, while other UBC athletes also placed fourth in the Women's Eight and Women's Single.
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T-Birds past and present shine bright on national stage
UBC Thunderbirds past and present athletes medaled at the 2026 Canadian Track and Field Championships in Ottawa. Kieran Lumb defended his 5000m title, Evan Dunfee set a Canadian record in the half marathon race walk, and James Kerr took silver in the 400m hurdles.
Cory Renfrew named head coach of UBC Thunderbirds golf program
Cory Renfrew, a former UBC standout golfer, has been named head coach of the UBC golf program after serving as program advisor and guiding the team to two conference championships and a national championship in 2025-26. Renfrew, a PGA Tour Canada veteran and BC native, brings extensive playing and coaching experience to the Thunderbirds.
Grace Elliott selected by Seattle Torrent in 2026 PWHL Draft
Grace Elliott, the most decorated UBC women's hockey player, was selected 38th overall by the Seattle Torrent in the 2026 PWHL Draft. The White Rock, B.C. forward broke the Canada West career game winning goals record and becomes the highest ever Canada West pick in the draft.
T-Bird alum well represented as 2026 CFL season kicks off
The 2026 CFL season is officially underway, and for UBC Thunderbirds fans, there's plenty of reason to cheer. A staggering 11 former blue and gold players are on opening day rosters across the league,
UBC Thunderbirds Sweep the Visiting Spartans
The UBC Thunderbirds men's basketball team swept the Trinity Western Spartans in a two game Canada West series at War Memorial Gym on January 9-10, winning 86-56 and 91-66. The victories improved UBC to 10-2 overall while dropping TWU to 5-9.
UBC Thunderbirds Sweep TWU Spartans
The UBC Thunderbirds women's basketball team swept the division-leading Trinity Western Spartans in a two-game series at War Memorial Gym in Vancouver, improving to 8-4 in Canada West play. The victories, an 85-55 blowout on Friday and a 58-45 defensive grind on Saturday, ended the Spartans' eight-game winning streak and showcased UBC's depth and defensive prowess.
The Blue and Golden: T-Birds enjoy another fantastic year in 2025
UBC Thunderbirds finished 2025 with nine national championships and eight conference banners across multiple sports. The year included standout performances in swimming, golf, rugby, soccer, rowing, and track & field, as well as 10 athletes selected in professional drafts.
241 Thunderbirds Celebrated as Academic All-Canadians
UBC honoured 241 Thunderbird student-athletes at the annual Academic All-Canadian Breakfast of Champions for achieving an 80 per cent average in the 2024-25 school year. The total represents an eight per cent increase and the second highest ever achieved by UBC varsity athletes.
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