CALGARY, Alta. – Mount Royal University's Quinn Pelland was named the Canada West Women's Volleyball Player of the Week by the conference on Tuesday.

Pelland was all over the floor this past weekend, showing up big on both the offensive and defensive sides. The Mount Royal setter moved around the floor with expertise, setting up a balanced attack that took down the Alberta Pandas in convincing fashion.

The fifth-year Wanham, Alta. product showed her prowess in her position, leading a coordinated charge in enemy territory. She put up 27 assists and 13 digs Friday evening to make quick work of the Pandas. The straight-sets win put the Cougars' win streak to six as they continue to make waves at a critical point in the season.

Pelland was in the zone Saturday, setting up her teammates with ease. She posted an outstanding 50 assists and 19 digs in just four sets to take a weekend sweep on the road.

The victories moved the Cougars into sole possession of third place in the conference as the fight for postseason positioning wages on with just two regular season weekends left.

Pelland now sits third in the conference in assists per set with 9.54.

She and the Cougars will be back in action Friday and Saturday when they host the Brandon Bobcats at 8 p.m. and 5 p.m.; respectively. You can catch the action exclusively on Canada West TV or purchase tickets here.