The York University Lions men's volleyball team won its fifth straight match on Sunday afternoon with a 3-1 victory over the RMC Paladins at the Tait McKenzie Centre.
 
The Lions' recent streak has moved them into a three-way tie for second place in the OUA East standings with 10 points and they will carry their 5-2 record into the long December break.
 
The Lions won the first set with ease, taking it 25-15, but the Paladins put up some resistance in the second before the Lions finally put it away at 25-23 to take a 2-0 lead in the match.
 
The Paladins finally were rewarded for their strong play in the third set as they jumped ahead early and held on to take it 25-20 and push the match further. However, the Lions rebounded in the fourth set in a big way, dominating from start to finish to win 25-14 and claim the match.
 
Alex Duncan-Thibault (Scarborough, Ont.) continued his torrid scoring pace with his third straight match recording at least 20 points, putting up 21.5 on 15 kills, four service aces and 2.5 blocks, and he also added seven digs.
 
Also having a big afternoon was Spencer Kingzett (Penticton, B.C.) with 17 points on 16 kills and one block. Logan Mend (Naramata, B.C.) recorded 46 assists and Jules Muhawe (Orleans, Ont.) had 16 digs.
 
Dale Towe led all Paladins in scoring with 20 points on 19 kills and one block.
 
The Lions are now off until the new year and will return to OUA action on Saturday, Jan. 14 when they welcome the Ryerson Rams to the Tait McKenzie Centre. Prior to that, they will host the annual Excalibur Classic Jan. 5-8.