Mount Royal Men’s Volleyball and Women’s Hockey Teams Face Playoff Defeats
MRU men's volleyball faced defeat against the Winnipeg Wesman, losing 3-1 on Friday but winning 3-2 on Saturday, only to be swept 3-0 on Sunday. Chris Byam, the recipient of the Players Bench Male Athlete of the Week, recorded 54 kills, seven blocks, and three aces in 12 sets played, ending his career as one of the best players in the program's history.
By the Numbers- Chris Byam: 54 kills, 7 blocks, 3 aces in 12 sets
- Mount Royal men's volleyball history: Chris Byam ranks first in total playoff kills
- Kaitlyn Ross: 77 saves out of 80 shots, 8th career playoff shutout, 0.81 goals against average, .970 save percentage in the 2024 postseason
- MRU men's volleyball: Eliminated from Canada West playoffs
- MRU women's hockey: Saw their national championship title defense come to an end
- Kaitlyn Ross: Named Players Bench Female Athlete of the Week for the second consecutive week
MRU men's volleyball faced elimination from the playoffs, while the women's hockey team's title defense ended. Chris Byam and Kaitlyn Ross were recognized for their outstanding performances, with Byam leaving a lasting legacy at Mount Royal.
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