WSOC - The Mount Royal Cougars welcomed the Manitoba Bisons back to Stadium Field on Sunday afternoon following a 4-2 victory on Saturday that clinched MRU a Canada West postseason berth. The Cougars looked to close out the regular-season series with another win, while Manitoba aimed to bounce back from the loss. Sunday's match also marked Senior Day for Mount Royal, as the team celebrated graduating seniors Zyna Centeno, Siddaly Alcock and Natalia Djurisic for their contributions to the program.

The Cougars generated several early scoring opportunities before third-year midfielder Gabrielle Linford found the back of the net in the 13th minute. Continuing her strong performance from Saturday's match, Linford gave MRU an early 1-0 lead. Mount Royal doubled its advantage in the 20th minute, when third-year midfielder Julia Makoloski scored to put the Cougars ahead 2-0. The Cougars added to their lead in the 32nd minute when first-year midfielder Brooke Miller won possession and finished the play, extending Mount Royal's advantage to 3-0.

Manitoba looked to respond before halftime, with first-year midfielder Mackenzie Munro-Flora creating a scoring opportunity that went just wide of the net. First-year Bisons forward Frankie La Peter also had a chance to get Manitoba on the scoreboard before the break, but her attempt sailed over the crossbar. Mount Royal carried its 3-0 lead into halftime.

Manitoba responded early in the second half, as fourth-year forward Bianca Cavalcanti delivered a pass to La Peter, who scored in the 46th minute to cut Mount Royal's lead to 3-1. The Bisons continued to generate attacking opportunities but were unable to convert. Mount Royal capitalized on a free kick awarded following a yellow card in the 68th minute, when fourth-year midfielder Tamara Djurisic sent a shot into the top corner to extend the Cougars' advantage to 4-1. First-year forward Livia Bonaventura added another goal in the 73rd minute, recording her first U SPORTS goal in her hometown and putting MRU ahead 5-1.

Cavalcanti had another scoring opportunity for Manitoba, but third-year Cougars goalkeeper Ella Filek made the save to preserve Mount Royal's four-goal lead. The Cougars maintained their advantage through the final whistle, securing a 5-1 victory and improving their record to 9-2-1 on the season.

Mount Royal will travel to face the Alberta Pandas on Saturday, while Manitoba will host the Regina Cougars on Friday.

Player of the Game: #13 Analisa Galvez captained the Cougars during the second half, helping lead Mount Royal to a 5-1 victory over the Manitoba Bisons on Senior Day.