CALGARY - The Cougars battled against the UBCO Heat once more this weekend in a well-fought match on Kenyon Court, Cougars taking the match 3-1. 

The match began with each team determined to hold their ground. The Cougars took an early lead, but the Heat soon took back the court with a series of kills. The Heat held the highest hitting rate with 0.350 percent to the Cougars' 0.242. The strong accuracy took the first set in favour of the Heat, 25-21. 

There was a struggle for control as Mount Royal made a push for a comeback. They took the second and third sets with a strong lead in points, ending with 25-12 and 25-16. The Heat was leading in attack attempts each time, but were unable to make the mark as the Cougars held a stronger hitting rate each set. 

Mount Royal held their nerve as they entered the fourth set, determined to maintain their lead. UBCO came back with a strong offensive, making 40 attack attempts and seven kills. Despite the strong pushback, Mount Royal took the set 25-11, winning the match 3-1. 

Hellen Lacava of UBCO led her team with 14 points and 11 kills. For Mount Royal, Chantel Park held strong with 18.5 points and 15 kills. Park also held the most kills at 15, followed by Carly Davies with nine. 

The Cougars will play next against the Brandon University Bobcats on Friday, November 15th. It will be broadcasted live on CanadaWest.tv, presented by Co-op.