https://mcacathletics.ca en-us https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2026-27/releases/20260618l9ie5i The Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference volleyball season will open with a rematch of the 2026 women’s final. The defending champion Assiniboine College Cougars host the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers on Oct. 16 in Brandon. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2026-27/releases/20260618l9ie5i https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260301wqo35v The Providence University College Pilots knew they had to win two matches in one day and did just that. After dropping the first match of the men’s volleyball final to the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers, they came back to win the second one, then sweep the best-of-three third match 2-0 on home court on Sunday. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260301wqo35v https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260224k47hkl Even though everyone knew Cole Doell was a key part of the Providence University College Pilots' offence, he was the most efficient attacker in MCAC men’s volleyball this season. The right side hitter led PUC to the top seed for the playoffs. Doell is the MCAC men’s volleyball player of the year. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260224k47hkl https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260224jthuy7 The Assiniboine College Cougars turned a rebuilding year into one of their most competitive seasons yet. Second-year head coach Dan Ashfield had a key role to play in it. Ashfield is the MCAC men’s volleyball coach of the year. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260224jthuy7 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260209ks7cwg Jesse Vanden Berg wants to stay home for the playoffs, and his Providence University College Pilots are now a win away from getting their wish. Vanden Berg compiled 28 kills during two key wins over the Assiniboine College Cougars, moving into solo first in the men’s volleyball standings. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260209ks7cwg https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260127iy3ro5 Markus Martens delivered in a big match for the men’s volleyball playoff race on Saturday. The fifth-year middle blocker from Canadian Mennonite University racked up 11 kills and seven blocks in a 3-2 victory over Providence University College. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260127iy3ro5 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20251202hsgj3n Nathaniel Berube saved his best weekend of the semester for the last one. The Assiniboine College Cougars outside hitter racked up 31 kills to help his team sweep the Université de Saint-Boniface Les Rouges and head to the break tied for second place in the men’s volleyball standings. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20251202hsgj3n https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20251124tal8ht Duncan Petrie was as consistent as it gets on the weekend. The fifth-year right side from Canadian Mennonite University posted 15 kills and a .538 hitting percentage twice in a row, leading the Blazers to back-to-back wins. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20251124tal8ht https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20251103lll0k1 David Lemoine helped the Université de Saint-Boniface Les Rouges win a regular season match for the first time in more than a year. It wasn’t just any win; it was over the defending MCAC men’s volleyball champion Providence University College Pilots. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20251103lll0k1 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20251022l9gldc The Providence University College Pilots have both a big target on their backs and some big shoes to fill. The defending MCAC men’s volleyball champions will move forward without three all-conference players, Noah Boschman, Hector Ortiz and Seb Verdaguer, this season. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20251022l9gldc https://mcacathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20250617pn4cxw The countdown is on as we’re less than four months away from the return of MCAC volleyball. The Assiniboine College Cougars open the season on Friday, October. 24 at home against the defending champion Providence University College Pilots. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20250617pn4cxw https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250222qih719 All Noah Boschman knows in his MCAC career is winning. The third-year left side helped the Providence University College Pilots complete a men’s volleyball three-peat on Saturday. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250222qih719 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250221335dlu Sebastian Verdaguer expanded his role without skipping a beat this season. The third-year Providence University College Pilot split time at his usual middle blocker position as well as left side, doing both at an elite level. The most efficient attacker in the MCAC, Verdaguer was voted player of the year. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250221335dlu https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/202502200ciau3 Dan Ashfield has taken the Assiniboine College Cougars to a new level. They’re as close as they’ve ever been to contending for the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference men’s volleyball title. In just his second year as head coach, Ashfield was voted coach of the year by his colleagues around the conference. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/202502200ciau3 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250218x5ads6 Duncan Petrie played one of the best games of the season in the biggest one of the season. The fourth-year right side from Canadian Mennonite University posted 16 kills, hitting .519 in a 3-0 sweep of the Assiniboine College Cougars in the men’s volleyball semifinal on Saturday. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250218x5ads6 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250210qlrvkw The Providence University College Pilots are firing on all cylinders and from all positions. Already possessing elite left side and middle attackers, right side Cayden Williams has added a new dimension to their offence. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250210qlrvkw https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250114n6q4g2 While the Université de Saint-Boniface Les Rouges are nearing must-win territory, Nolan Houde gives his team reason to believe. The third-year setter recorded 36 assists as he helped push the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers to five sets in the first men’s volleyball match 2025 on Saturday. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250114n6q4g2 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20241210teloik Dante Wilson has the Assiniboine College Cougars feeling like a trip to nationals is as real a possibility as ever. The third-year setter led his team to their first victory over the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers on home court on Friday in four sets. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20241210teloik https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/202412045l9r97 The battle for first place means more than ever in MCAC volleyball. Simeon Enns rose to the occasion to help his Providence University College Pilots pull ahead. The second-year setter posted 46 assists in a 3-2 victory over the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers, improving to 7-1 and one win ahead of the Blazers on Saturday, inching a step closer to a bye to the league final. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/202412045l9r97 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20241126hskilx Levi Johnston was good one night and great the next as the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers picked up a pair of 3-0 victories. The rookie left side posted eight kills, two aces and four digs while hitting .462 in a sweep of the Université de Saint-Boniface Les Rouges on Friday. In Saturday’s rematch, he led all scorers with 14 kills, one ace and seven digs. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20241126hskilx https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/202411204c5edy Matthew Janzen has been the answer to Canadian Mennonite University’s biggest question. How would they fill the gap left by two all-conference left sides? With another one playing at an all-star level. Janzen is the MCAC male athlete of the week. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/202411204c5edy https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20241113464ue1 Mathias Clarke is catching up fast. While he didn’t start playing volleyball until Grade 12, the second-year middle blocker is making an impact for the Université de Saint-Boniface Les Rouges. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20241113464ue1 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20241105twqm22 Duncan Petrie waited long enough for another crack at the Providence University College Pilots. The Canadian Mennonite University Blazer came to play in the first rematch of the 2024 MCAC men’s volleyball final, posting 13 kills and a .478 hitting percentage in a five-set win over the defending champions. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20241105twqm22 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/202410261ckp9w It’s a massive year for MCAC men’s volleyball, especially for the Providence University College Pilots. They’re becoming the first Manitoba team to host a Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association national championship and have an automatic berth as hosts. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/202410261ckp9w https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20240718ljzqi5 The most important regular season in recent Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference volleyball history is set to begin on Oct. 26. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20240718ljzqi5 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/202402281tu7q7 Athlete of the week Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/202402281tu7q7 https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240225xv0rha The Providence University College Pilots were prepared to trail at some point. After all, they did just about every time they played the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers this season. But riding some strong serving and passing, as well as a raucous home crowd, they overcame every deficit in time to sweep the MCAC men’s volleyball final 3-0, making it back-to-back crowns and trips to CCAA nationals. Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240225xv0rha https://mcacathletics.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20240224xq5jii It's the host Providence University College Pilots taking on the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers in both MCAC volleyball championship games on Sunday in Niverville. The women start at 1 p.m. and the men play at 3 p.m. Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20240224xq5jii https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240223jz7czv Cameron Gayleard’s presence is felt almost as much as his absence. When he’s on, the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers are too. When the veteran left side was injured, it led to the team’s only loss of the regular season. By near unanimous decision, Gayleard is the MCAC men’s volleyball player of the year. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240223jz7czv https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240221x5ww4s Don Dulder keeps getting better with age. What started as a retirement gig for the long-time volleyball coach became a decade-long quest for MCAC success. As far as regular seasons go, Dulder just completed his best one yet. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://mcacathletics.ca/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240221x5ww4s