Anika Buys

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Anika Buys
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Hometown:
    Niverville, MB
  • Position:
    Middle Blocker
  • Year:
    2
  • High School:
    Niverville High School
  • Major:
    Arts
  • m
    20
  • k/s
    1.22
  • h %
    .275
  • a/s
    0.09
  • b/s
    0.96
  • sa/s
    0.09
  • d/s
    0.30
Bio

Trophy Case: Won MacEwan Female Rookie of the Year and Griffins volleyball rookie of the year in 2024-25.

Notable: Plays club for the Winnipeg Cobras ... Won an all-star award at club provincials ... Won MVP at high school provincials in 2021 as she led her team to the 3A championship ... Also competed in track and field in her youth finishing third at provincials in discus.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 20 20
Sets 74 74
Kills 90 90
Kills per set 1.22 1.22
Errors 33 33
Total Attacks 207 207
Total Attacks per set 2.80 2.80
Hitting Percentage .275 .275
Assists 7 7
Assists per set 0.09 0.09
Service Total Attempts 156 156
Service Aces 7 7
Service Errors 29 29
Service Aces per set 0.09 0.09
Receptions 3 3
Reception Errors 0 0
Digs 22 22
Digs per set 0.30 0.30
Block Solo 13 13
Block Assist 58 58
Block Total 71 71
Blocks per set 0.96 0.96
Block Errors 4 4
Ball Handling Errors 2 2
Points 139.0 139.0
Points per set 1.9 1.9
Matches started 20 20
Recent results
Date Opponent Result
Jan 23 Manitoba L, 3-0
Jan 24 Manitoba L, 3-0
Jan 30 Brandon W, 3-0
Jan 31 Brandon W, 3-0
Feb 13 at Alberta L, 3-0
Feb 14 at Alberta L, 3-0
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Sep 26 at Dalhousie W, 3-1 1 4 2 4 10 -.200 2 4.0
Sep 27 at Dalhousie L, 3-1 - - - - - - - -
Oct 3 Lakeland College L, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Oct 4 Lakeland College W, 3-2 1 5 5 1 16 .250 0 10.5
Oct 17 at Calgary L, 3-2 1 5 8 2 13 .462 0 10.0
Oct 18 at Calgary W, 3-1 1 4 5 0 6 .833 0 6.5
Oct 24 Thompson Rivers L, 3-0 1 3 5 0 7 .714 0 6.5
Oct 25 Thompson Rivers L, 3-0 1 3 2 4 11 -.182 0 6.5
Nov 7 at UBCO L, 3-0 1 3 1 1 6 .000 0 2.0
Nov 8 at UBCO L, 3-1 1 4 4 0 8 .500 0 7.5
Nov 14 Mount Royal University W, 3-1 1 4 5 2 12 .250 0 8.0
Nov 15 Mount Royal University W, 3-2 1 5 8 2 19 .316 1 11.0
Nov 28 Saskatchewan L, 3-2 1 5 2 3 10 -.100 1 6.5
Nov 29 Saskatchewan W, 3-2 1 5 7 1 12 .500 0 14.5
Dec 28 vs. Manitoba L, 3-1 - - - - - - - -
Dec 29 vs. Acadia L, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Dec 29 vs. CMU W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Dec 30 vs. Brandon W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Jan 9 at Winnipeg L, 3-2 1 5 9 2 18 .389 1 14.0
Jan 10 at Winnipeg W, 3-0 1 3 8 1 12 .583 1 13.0
Jan 16 at UBC L, 3-0 1 3 1 3 9 -.222 1 1.0
Jan 17 at UBC L, 3-1 1 4 2 2 8 .000 0 3.5
Jan 23 Manitoba L, 3-0 1 3 0 3 6 -.500 1 0.5
Jan 24 Manitoba L, 3-0 1 3 4 1 8 .375 0 4.0
Jan 30 Brandon W, 3-0 1 3 4 1 10 .300 0 5.5
Jan 31 Brandon W, 3-0 1 3 5 0 10 .500 1 6.5
Feb 13 at Alberta L, 3-0 1 3 6 3 12 .250 0 6.0
Feb 14 at Alberta L, 3-0 1 3 4 2 10 .200 0 6.0
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Sep 26 at Dalhousie W, 3-1 1 4 4 1 0 1 1 0
Sep 27 at Dalhousie L, 3-1 - - - - - - - -
Oct 3 Lakeland College L, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Oct 4 Lakeland College W, 3-2 1 5 2 3 5 0 8 0
Oct 17 at Calgary L, 3-2 1 5 2 0 4 2 4 0
Oct 18 at Calgary W, 3-1 1 4 2 0 3 0 3 0
Oct 24 Thompson Rivers L, 3-0 1 3 0 1 1 0 2 0
Oct 25 Thompson Rivers L, 3-0 1 3 1 1 5 0 6 0
Nov 7 at UBCO L, 3-0 1 3 0 0 2 0 2 2
Nov 8 at UBCO L, 3-1 1 4 4 0 5 0 5 0
Nov 14 Mount Royal University W, 3-1 1 4 2 0 6 0 6 0
Nov 15 Mount Royal University W, 3-2 1 5 2 0 4 1 4 0
Nov 28 Saskatchewan L, 3-2 1 5 0 0 7 0 7 0
Nov 29 Saskatchewan W, 3-2 1 5 1 3 5 0 8 0
Dec 28 vs. Manitoba L, 3-1 - - - - - - - -
Dec 29 vs. Acadia L, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Dec 29 vs. CMU W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Dec 30 vs. Brandon W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Jan 9 at Winnipeg L, 3-2 1 5 0 1 8 0 9 0
Jan 10 at Winnipeg W, 3-0 1 3 1 3 4 0 7 0
Jan 16 at UBC L, 3-0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0
Jan 17 at UBC L, 3-1 1 4 1 1 1 0 2 0
Jan 23 Manitoba L, 3-0 1 3 1 0 1 1 1 0
Jan 24 Manitoba L, 3-0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0
Jan 30 Brandon W, 3-0 1 3 1 1 1 0 2 0
Jan 31 Brandon W, 3-0 1 3 2 1 1 0 2 0
Feb 13 at Alberta L, 3-0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 14 at Alberta L, 3-0 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 0
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Sep 26 at Dalhousie W, 3-1 1 4 6 1 1 0 0
Sep 27 at Dalhousie L, 3-1 - - - - - - -
Oct 3 Lakeland College L, 3-0 - - - - - - -
Oct 4 Lakeland College W, 3-2 1 5 10 0 1 0 0
Oct 17 at Calgary L, 3-2 1 5 9 0 2 0 0
Oct 18 at Calgary W, 3-1 1 4 6 0 2 0 0
Oct 24 Thompson Rivers L, 3-0 1 3 7 0 1 0 0
Oct 25 Thompson Rivers L, 3-0 1 3 9 1 2 1 0
Nov 7 at UBCO L, 3-0 1 3 3 0 1 0 0
Nov 8 at UBCO L, 3-1 1 4 14 1 3 0 0
Nov 14 Mount Royal University W, 3-1 1 4 7 0 1 0 0
Nov 15 Mount Royal University W, 3-2 1 5 9 1 0 0 0
Nov 28 Saskatchewan L, 3-2 1 5 8 1 1 1 0
Nov 29 Saskatchewan W, 3-2 1 5 17 2 0 0 0
Dec 28 vs. Manitoba L, 3-1 - - - - - - -
Dec 29 vs. Acadia L, 3-0 - - - - - - -
Dec 29 vs. CMU W, 3-0 - - - - - - -
Dec 30 vs. Brandon W, 3-0 - - - - - - -
Jan 9 at Winnipeg L, 3-2 1 5 7 0 2 0 0
Jan 10 at Winnipeg W, 3-0 1 3 6 0 1 0 0
Jan 16 at UBC L, 3-0 1 3 4 0 1 0 0
Jan 17 at UBC L, 3-1 1 4 9 0 1 0 0
Jan 23 Manitoba L, 3-0 1 3 8 0 3 1 0
Jan 24 Manitoba L, 3-0 1 3 5 0 1 0 0
Jan 30 Brandon W, 3-0 1 3 6 0 1 0 0
Jan 31 Brandon W, 3-0 1 3 8 0 3 0 0
Feb 13 at Alberta L, 3-0 1 3 8 0 2 0 0
Feb 14 at Alberta L, 3-0 1 3 6 1 1 0 0
m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2024-25 19 64 79 1.23 36 207 3.23 .208 8 0.13 119.0 1.9
2025-26 20 74 90 1.22 33 207 2.80 .275 7 0.09 139.0 1.9
Total 39 138 169 1.22 69 414 3.00 .242 15 0.11 258.0 1.9
m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2024-25 19 64 15 0.23 20 34 54 0.84
2025-26 20 74 22 0.30 13 58 71 0.96
Total 39 138 37 0.27 33 92 125 0.91
m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2024-25 19 64 124 3 0.05 15 8 1
2025-26 20 74 156 7 0.09 29 3 0
Total 39 138 280 10 0.07 44 11 1
m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 20 74 90 1.22 33 207 2.80 .275 7 0.09 139.0 1.9
Conference 20 74 90 1.22 33 207 2.80 .275 7 0.09 139.0 1.9
Exhibition 2 9 7 0.78 5 26 2.89 .077 2 0.22 14.5 1.6
Location
Home 10 37 42 1.14 17 105 2.84 .238 4 0.11 69.5 1.9
Away 10 37 48 1.30 16 102 2.76 .314 3 0.08 69.5 1.9
Neutral - - - - - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 7 27 42 1.56 7 81 3.00 .432 3 0.11 65.0 2.4
Losses 13 47 48 1.02 26 126 2.68 .175 4 0.09 74.0 1.6
Month
October 4 15 20 1.33 6 37 2.47 .378 0 0.00 29.5 2.0
November 6 26 27 1.04 9 67 2.58 .269 2 0.08 49.5 1.9
January 8 27 33 1.22 13 81 3.00 .247 5 0.19 48.0 1.8
February 2 6 10 1.67 5 22 3.67 .227 0 0.00 12.0 2.0
m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 20 74 22 0.30 13 58 71 0.96
Conference 20 74 22 0.30 13 58 71 0.96
Exhibition 2 9 6 0.67 4 5 9 1.00
Location
Home 10 37 11 0.30 7 31 38 1.03
Away 10 37 11 0.30 6 27 33 0.89
Neutral - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 7 27 11 0.41 8 24 32 1.19
Losses 13 47 11 0.23 5 34 39 0.83
Month
October 4 15 5 0.33 2 13 15 1.00
November 6 26 9 0.35 3 29 32 1.23
January 8 27 8 0.30 7 16 23 0.85
February 2 6 0 0.00 1 0 1 0.17
m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 20 74 156 7 0.09 29 3 0
Conference 20 74 156 7 0.09 29 3 0
Exhibition 2 9 16 1 0.11 2 0 0
Location
Home 10 37 84 5 0.14 13 3 0
Away 10 37 72 2 0.05 16 0 0
Neutral - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 7 27 59 3 0.11 8 0 0
Losses 13 47 97 4 0.09 21 3 0
Month
October 4 15 31 1 0.07 7 1 0
November 6 26 58 5 0.19 6 1 0
January 8 27 53 0 0.00 13 1 0
February 2 6 14 1 0.17 3 0 0
News mentions
The Griffins played some of their best volleyball of the season in a straight sets loss to U SPORTS No. 1 Alberta on Friday in a match that was much closer than the score indicates (Graeme Kelly photo).
  • Article
  • February 14, 2026
Griffins put forth solid performance in loss to Alberta before clinching playoff spot when UBCO loses
  • February 14, 2026
Kara Frith co-led the Griffins with 13 kills in a big 3-0 win over Brandon that bolsters their playoff chances (Husain Dhooma photo).
  • Article
  • January 31, 2026
Crafty veteran play from Griffins seniors leads to 3-0 win over Bobcats
  • January 31, 2026
Alyshia Bryks led the Griffins with 12 kills on Saturday and averaged 4.67 kills/set in the weekend series (Husain Dhooma photo).
  • Article
  • January 24, 2026
Griffins play more connected and had solid moments, but uber-efficient Bisons still get 3-0 win
  • January 24, 2026
The Griffins changed some tactics and competed well against UBC on Saturday (Vamsi Nadella photo).
  • Article
  • January 17, 2026
Behind more aggressive serving, Griffins push nationally-ranked T-Birds in tight 3-1 loss
  • January 17, 2026
Anika Buys had a big game in the middle with eight kills and seven blocks (David Larkins photo).
  • Article
  • January 11, 2026
Griffins put Friday defeat behind them with dominant 3-0 drubbing of Wesmen in rematch
  • January 11, 2026
Kara Frith was the standout player for the Griffins with 20 kills, while accounting for 23.5 points (David Larkins photo).
  • Article
  • January 10, 2026
Griffins steal defeat from the jaws of victory, falling 3-2 to Winnipeg after leading 2-0
  • January 10, 2026
Griffins players celebrate a point against Saskatchewan on Saturday (Husain Dhooma photo).
  • Article
  • November 30, 2025
Griffins prevail over Huskies in thrilling five-set victory borne out of total team effort
  • November 30, 2025
Alana Murr has played in all 31 sets the Griffins have competed in this season, serving as a key veteran presence after transferring in from Douglas College (David Moll photo).
  • Article
  • November 26, 2025
Douglas College transfer Murr bringing strong play to middle position at MacEwan
  • November 26, 2025
Payton Shimoda, middle, and teammates celebrate their 3-2 win over the Mount Royal Cougars on Saturday (Husain Dhooma photo).
  • Article
  • November 16, 2025
Griffins complete weekend sweep with epic five-set victory over Mount Royal
  • November 16, 2025
Griffins players celebrate after beating Mount Royal 3-1 on Friday night (Husain Dhooma photo).
  • Article
  • November 15, 2025
Sparked by von Krosigk, making her first start, Griffins roll to huge 3-1 win over Mount Royal
  • November 15, 2025
Alyshia Bryks hits against UBCO's block on Saturday (Will Thompson photo).
  • Article
  • November 09, 2025
Griffins show their potential in strong opening set before mistakes cost them in 3-1 loss to Heat
  • November 09, 2025
Payton Shimoda, seen in action last month, had 22 assists on Friday, but attacking errors held the Griffins back in a 3-0 loss to UBCO (Husain Dhooma photo).
  • Article
  • November 07, 2025
Clutch points elude Griffins in straight sets defeat at hands of the Heat
  • November 07, 2025
Kara Frith led the Griffins with nine kills on Friday (Norman Bo photo).
  • Article
  • October 25, 2025
Griffins fall flat in home opener, lose to Thompson Rivers in straight sets
  • October 25, 2025
Alana Murr finished with seven kills for the Griffins on Saturday (Husain Dhooma photo).
  • Article
  • October 25, 2025
Passing woes continued to derail Griffins' offence in another 3-0 loss to Thompson Rivers
  • October 25, 2025
Kara Frith led the Griffins with 19 kills as they battled back from 2-0 down to barely lose 3-2 to the Dinos (David Moll photo).
  • Article
  • October 18, 2025
Griffins show incredible resolve, battling back from two down, barely losing in fifth set to Dinos
  • October 18, 2025
Payton Shimoda returns as floor captain for the Griffins and will have a chance to add to her program-record assists total (MRU Cougars photo).
  • Article
  • October 16, 2025
Core group of five returning starters, bolstered by strong recruiting class, has Griffins optimistic for 2025-26
  • October 16, 2025