CALGARY – In the final home match of the regular season, the University of Calgary women's volleyball team will welcome the Mount Royal Cougars for the first game in a home-and-home set on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. 

Calgary currently sits in first place in Canada West with a 19-3 record. The Cougars hold an 11-11 overall record for the season, relying on middle Alex Donaghy who has recorded 290 kills this season and Allisa Dandenault who has notched 663 helpers. Leading the Dinos is Kate Pexman who tops the conference with 4.03 kills per set. Both teams are currently boasting a winning streak, with Calgary having won their last seven and Mount Royal victorious in three straight. 

The Dinos previously faced the MacEwan Griffins, winning both games in four sets. They first played the Griffins on Friday afternoon in front of a roaring crowd of grade school students, hosting their annual School Day game. Pexman led the Calgary attack with 18 kills, nine digs and a .239 hitting percentage, while McManes and Beth Vinnell followed closely behind at eight and nine kills, respectively. Saturday's matchup was an all-around team effort led by McManes with 16 kills, followed by Vinnell who contributed 11. Pexman and Amber Adolf each chipped in 12 kills apiece.

In what was essentially a must-win weekend for both the Brandon Bobcats and Mount Royal last week, the Cougars were able to earn the sweep and move one step closer to clinching a playoff spot. First playing on Friday, the Cougars played a triumphant five-set thriller, led by Donaghy who contributed 17 kills and 13 digs. Cassidy Kitchen wasn't far off with 16 kills and 10 digs, while Natalia Klimenova had a match-high 20 digs. On Saturday, Mount Royal took the first two sets before Brandon went on a late charge brought on by the loud home-side crowd on their Seniors' Night. Nicky Zalasky registered 10 total blocks total alongside seven kills, while Dandenault had 38 assists and Klimenova led the Cougars with 14 digs.