The Mount Royal University Cougars women’s basketball team faced off against the University of Fraser Valley Cascades on Feb. 3 for the second night in a row. However, the Cougars were unable to even the scores, losing the Saturday night game 70-49. The game was finished by recognizing the team’s seniors, Tanis Metcalfe and Julia Summers , for their careers with Cougar Athletics.

A father and son, one of the many young families in attendance, watch intently as Cascades player, Julia Tuchscherer (10) sets up for her foul shots. Feb 3. Photo by: Emma Miller
The Cougars work hard attempting to take the lead after the Cascades take a 10-point lead in the first quarter. Feb 3. Photo by: Emma Miller
Mount Royal Cougars mascot, Calvin, rallies the crowd to cheer in support of the team after MRU comes up two-points behind UFV at the half-time buzzer. Feb 3. Photo by: Emma Miller
Cougars Senior Julia Summers (7), scores a lay-up with a grin on her face in the third quarter while the bench watches on in anticipation as the Cascades begin to gain back their lead, outshooting the Cougars 16-4. Feb 3. Photo by: Emma Miller
As the final quarter begins, the Cougars struggle against the Cascades but they don’t stop fighting to take back the lead. Feb 3. Photo by: Emma Miller
Mount Royal University (MRU) Cougars Women’s basketball team wins the tip off on Feb. 3rd on the Kenyon court versus the University of Fraser Valley Cascades (UFV). Feb 3. Photo by: Emma Miller

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Emma Miller is a fourth-year journalism student who is passionate about infusing historical perspectives into her reporting and using audio as a creative and effective storytelling method. Along with her...