Cougars’ Bronwynn Davies-Neira (15) spikes the ball as Griffins’ Kara Frith (2) and Anika Buys (18) attempt to defend the net during the Cougars versus Griffins volleyball game on Feb. 1. Credit: DAVID STANICH
The Mount Royal University Cougars and MacEwan University Griffins met for a couple of volleyball matches on Feb. 1. The games took place on the Kenyon Court at Mount Royal University. The women’s match began at 5 p.m., with a recorded attendance of 180.
The Cougars swept the Griffins in three sets to win the game 3-0. The men’s match began at 7 p.m. in front of 269 fans. The Griffins took the first two sets, but the Cougars battled back and won the next two. The Griffins defeated the Cougars in the final set, winning the game three to two.
Mount Royal University Cougars’ Mya Morgan (3) volleys the ball for her teammates during the Cougars versus MacEwan University Griffins volleyball game. PHOTO: DAVID STANICH From left to right, Cougars’ Sydney Scatcherd (10), Emma Boyd (13), Lexi Herrod (8) and Paige Davidson (1) celebrate winning a point against the Griffins. PHOTO: DAVID STANICHMount Royal University mascot Calvin the Cougar cheers alongside fans at the Kenyon Court during the Cougars versus Griffin’s volleyball game. PHOTO: DAVID STANICH Cougars and Griffins men’s volleyball team members warm up before a volleyball game on the Kenyon Court. PHOTO: DAVID STANICHGriffins’ Mitchell Croft (16) jumps airborne to serve the ball during the Cougars versus Griffins volleyball game. PHOTO: DAVID STANICHFrom left to right, Griffins’ Spencer Loucks (15), Brendon Lord (22), Mitchell Croft (16), Daylan Andison (14) and Mason Natras (7) celebrate winning a point against the Cougars. PHOTO: DAVID STANICHCougars’ Grant Hill (4) makes a diving volley as teammates Isaac Karstad (3) and Paul Dionne (14), as well as members of the Griffins’ volleyball team, watch in anticipation. The Griffins won the game over the Cougars by a score of 3-2. PHOTO: DAVID STANICH
