The 7–9 Mount Royal Cougars hosted the 6–10 University of Calgary Dinos in front of a packed Kenyon Court on Friday night. Both teams were looking to gain crucial ground in the middle of the Canada West standings, with a win carrying significant playoff implications in this edition of the Crowchild Classic.

Mount Royal came out firing in the first set, quickly building an 11–4 lead thanks to sharp serving and aggressive net play from Kale Orr and Cody Hudson. Cam Hutt tried to rally the Dinos with a few key kills, but the Cougars stayed composed, extending their advantage to eight at 18–10 and forcing a Calgary timeout. Setter Grant Hill and middle Isaac Karstad made timely contributions at the net with kills and blocks, helping MRU maintain control.The Cougars continued their consistent pressure through the final points, closing out the set 25–16 and seizing an early edge in the match.

The second set saw the Dinos respond early, as outside hitter Cole Czepuryk and middle Marshall Qualley helped Calgary jump out to a 3–0 lead. The Cougars answered with intensity, with Orr delivering two powerful kills to narrow the gap to 8–7. 

Kai Toney later tied the game, energizing the home crowd. Jackson Vandersteen kept the Dinos within striking distance at 15–14, but MRU's defensive consistency, paired with timely offensive swings from Hudson and Hill, helped flip the momentum late. The Cougars steadily pulled away down the stretch, applying pressure at the net and minimizing errors, ultimately claiming the set 25–19 to take a commanding 2–0 lead in the match.

Kale Orr continued his dominant play into the third set, powering the Cougars to an early 7–3 advantage. Kai Toney added key swings at the net, helping MRU extend their lead to 12–6 and forcing the Dinos to call an early timeout. Calgary's Sam Kay tried to spark a comeback, helping the Dinos cut the deficit to three points midway through the set, but the Cougars' depth and momentum proved too much. 

Strong blocks from Karstad and precise swings from Orr and Hudson kept MRU ahead down the stretch. Mount Royal closed out the third set 25–18, completing a convincing three-set sweep over the Dinos and securing an important home victory that boosts their playoff positioning.

Player of the Game: #11 Marek Janutka, a defensive force on the night for the Cougars, making key plays all over the court.