February 4 - In men's action Saturday evening, veterans Anthony Dipaola and Bryan Risselada, played thier final home game for the Cougars as they will exhust their CIS eligibility at the end of this season.

A pre-game celebration of their careers was the highlight of the night as the Cougars dropped a 3-0 (25-20, 25-14, 25-17) decision to the University of Manitoba Bisons.

Regina was not able to hold off a strong Bisons attack, which featured 16 team blocks and 28 kills while requiring only 11 digs all match.

Dipaola led the Cougars with nine digs, and left his home court for the last time with his head held high. Chris Knoop killed nine balls for Regina.

Toon van Lankvelt led the Manitoba with 17 kills and Jeff Zylstra added 13.

The Herd will complete the regular season in Kamloops, B.C. as they take on the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack. Manitoba sports a 11-7 record while the Wolfpack are a conference worst 1-17.

A sweep would clinch second place in the Great Plains Division for Manitoba which would then see them host the UBC Thunderbirds in the first round of the playoffs.

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