The York University Lions women's volleyball team beat the Trent Excalibur 3-2 on Saturday, Feb. 23 in Peterborough, Ont. in their final regular season game of the 2018-19 season.
 
The Lions took the first set 25-16 against the Excalibur. The second set went past the 25 mark as the Excalibur took the set 26-24 against York, bringing the score to a 1-1 tie. In the third set the Lions were able to surpass Trent by five points as they took the set 25-20. The Lions took a temporary lead against the Excalibur before Trent was able to tie the game score as they took the fourth set 25-18, bringing the game to a fifth and final set. 
 
In the final set, the Lions came out strong and won 15-8, giving them the 3-2 win over Trent. 
 
York's Chiara Da Silva was able to supply 48 assists throughout the game, which saw a total of 52 assists from the Lions. The Lions' Olivia Kim and Celeste Witzell were able to tie for the lead in kills as they were able to supply 14 each. Kim was also able to score 15 points, however Witzell was the top scorer for the Lions with 16.5 points. Trent's Genna Saunders was the top scorer for the Excalibur with 16 points. 
 
As a result, the Lions were able to win their final game of the regular season. They will face the Waterloo Warriors in the first round of the playoffs. The schedule will be announced this week.