Mount Royal's hockey, basketball, and volleyball teams were all in action after a few squads endured their bye weeks to start the new year. The men's and women's basketball teams, along with the men's hockey team, hit the snowy highways to head to Regina. The edition of Cougars Catchup will run down how each team fared in their road games, with standout performances from Connor Bouchard and strong showings from the basketball teams.

By the Numbers
  • Connor Bouchard extended his point streak to 19 games and tied the MRU single-season goal record.
  • Shane Farkas achieved his Canada West-best fourth shutout, with only 10 saves.
  • Nora Luca filled the stat sheet with 16 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, and two steals in a tough game for the women's basketball team.
  • Holt Tomie finished a game with a team-high 31 points for the men's basketball team.
State of Play
  • Upcoming Crowchild Classic, where both the men's and women's hockey teams will play huge games against the University of Calgary Dinos.
  • Women's volleyball team gets the weekend off, while the men's team hosts the University of Winnipeg Wesmen.
  • Cougars basketball heads west for a date with the Trinity Western Spartans at Langley Events Centre.
Bottom Line

The Mount Royal teams displayed impressive performances, with standout players making significant contributions in their respective matches. The upcoming games, especially the Crowchild Classic, promise exciting matchups and an opportunity for the teams to further showcase their skills.