Royals Roundup

By Josh Martin, Sports Editor

The Douglas College men’s basketball team lost their only game this past weekend to the number one-seeded Langara Falcons by a score of 89–78. They currently sit in seventh place in the standings with a 2–4 record and four points in six games. This Friday the Royals host the Quest Kermodes at 8 p.m. and on Saturday they host the Capilano Blues at 8 p.m.

The women’s basketball team captured their fifth win of the season against the Falcons this past Friday by a score of 60–46. The Royals are off to a great start this season with a 5–1 record and 10 points in six games, making them second seed in the standings—two points behind the league-leading Capilano Blues. They will host the Kermodes this Friday at 6 p.m. and the Blues on Saturday at 6 p.m.

The men’s volleyball team had back-to-back wins in their matches against the UFV Cascades this past Friday, 3–0, and Saturday, 3–1. They are sitting comfortably in first place of the PACWEST division with an impressive 11–1 record and 22 points in 12 games. Their next games are not until January 4 and 5 against the Camosun Chargers.

The women’s volleyball team suffered back-to-back losses in their matches against the Cascades this past weekend, with a 3–0 effort last Friday and a 3–2 match on Saturday. They are sitting in sixth position with a 3–9 record and six points in 12 games. Their next matches are home games on January 4 and 5 against the Chargers.