BRANDON- The Brandon Bobcats came out swinging, but it wasn't enough to push the past the Regina Cougars, who kept up with the Bobcat attack and closed out the match 3-1 (26-24, 25-17, 16-25, 25-22).

The Bobcats jumped ahead early in the first set, but the Cougars didn't relent, chipping away at the Bobcat lead and eventually taking the first set in extra points. The second set was all Cougars, but the Bobcats battled back in the third, forcing the fourth set. The Bobcats couldn't maintain their energy and the Cougars came away with a big road win, inching them one step closer to .500.

Freshman Nikki Majewski led the Bobcat charge with 10 kills, eight digs, and three blocks.  Tori Dakin added nine kills and 12 digs.

Michelle Sweeting 13 kills, 12 digs, seven blocks, and two services aces.  Tori Glynn had 10 kills, 11 digs and two blocks. Leah Shevkenek had a game high 36 assists and libero Lindsay Braul added 14 digs for the Cougars.

The loss drops Brandon's record to 7-6, while Regina move to 4-9 in the ultra-competitive Canada West conference.

Both teams will face off again at 5pm Saturday evening in the Brandon University Healthy Living Centre.