CALGARY, ALTA. - The Cougars return to the court this October to start off the 2024-25 season. The first games of Mount Royal basketball's 2024-25 season tips-off with both the men's and women's teams taking on the University of Alberta on the road on October 24th and 25th. The following week, they both will take on the University of Saskatchewan for their home opener on October 31st.
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After the debut season for
Josh Mullen as Head coach of the men's basketball team, the Cougars look to bounce back and push themselves to a stronger season and playoff position. The 2025-26 season will look a little different without Canada West All-Star
Keivonte Watts, but players will look to step up and create a winning environment. They will take on Alberta at 8 PM MT on October 24th for their season opener.
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The women's basketball team is on the up-and-up headed into the 2025-26 season. Although losing MRU's all time assists leader
Jamie Lalor and points leader Maddy Hoope, the team still looks strong.
Nora Luca and
Jenika Martens are poised for All-Star seasons, and look to dominate the paint and lead the Cougars deep into the playoffs. Their season opener will also take place on October 24th, as they tip off the season at 6 PM MT.
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Both teams senior nights will take place on January 24, 2026 as they take on Brandon University.
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For fans looking to enjoy MRU live-streamed games, passes for Canada West TV will go on sale in August.
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Men's & Women's Basketball Schedule
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| Day |
Date |
Women |
Men |
Opponent |
Home |
| Friday |
October 24, 2025 |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
MRU |
Alberta |
| Saturday |
October 25, 2025 |
5:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
MRU |
Alberta |
| Friday |
October 31, 2025 |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Saskatchewan |
MRU |
| Saturday |
November 1, 2025 |
5:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Saskatchewan |
MRU |
| Friday |
November 7, 2025 |
5:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
MRU |
Winnipeg |
| Saturday |
November 8, 2025 |
6:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
MRU |
Winnipeg |
| Friday |
November 14, 2025 |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
MacEwan |
MRU |
| Saturday |
November 15, 2025 |
5:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
MacEwan |
MRU |
| Friday |
November 21, 2025 |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Lethbridge |
MRU |
| Saturday |
November 22, 2025 |
5:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Lethbridge |
MRU |
| Friday |
November 28, 2025 |
5:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
MRU |
Regina |
| Saturday |
November 29, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
MRU |
Regina |
| Friday |
January 8, 2026 |
10:30 PM |
12:30 PM |
Manitoba |
MRU |
| Saturday |
January 9, 2026 |
5:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Manitoba |
MRU |
| Friday |
January 16, 2026 |
12:00 PM |
6:30 PM |
MRU |
UBCO |
| Saturday |
January 17, 2026 |
4:30 PM |
6:30 PM |
MRU |
UBCO |
| Friday |
January 23, 2026 |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Brandon |
MRU |
| Saturday |
January 24, 2026 |
5:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Brandon |
MRU |
| Friday |
February 6, 2026 |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
MRU |
Calgary |
| Saturday |
February 7, 2026 |
4:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
MRU |
Calgary |
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