Abbotsford, BC – The University of the Fraser Valley ended their regular season schedule with a second three-set sweep in two nights, as they topped the Regina Cougars 26-24, 25-21, and 25-17.

As it happened:
With the score level at 15 in the first set the teams each traded large runs. UFV scored six of the next seven to make it 21-16, but Regina hit back with seven of the next eight to take a 23-22 advantage. After the Cascades squared the set at 24 apiece, kills from Natalie Lemoine-Sells and Alicja Hardy-Francis secured the opener for the hosts.

UFV jumped out to a 17-10 lead in the second, but the Cougars clawed back to get within two points. However, two kills for both Gabrielle Attieh and Mo Likness down the stretch helped the Cascades close out the set.

A 7-2 run for Regia gave them a 13-11 lead in the third, but the Cascades came storming back. UFV secured five kills from Gabbrielle Attieh, and a pair of aces from Likness on their way to score 14 of the match's final 18 points.

Top performers:
Gabriella Attieh led the Cascades with a game-high 20 kills and added 10 digs and two aces. Lauren Attieh notched eight kills, 13 digs and two aces, while setter Cailin Bitter had 30 assists, and libero Emily Matsui had a team-high 19 digs.

Bailey Balaberda paced the Cougars offensively with 10 kills and two aces, while Claire Sheppard picked up five blocks, and Bailie Williams had 15 digs.

Quotable:
Cascades outside hitter Lauren Attieh

"I feel super confident in our team heading into playoffs. Our team is always looking at how we can grow, and it doesn't matter who is on the other side of the net, we are always going to show up and try to be the best version of ourselves."

"Our team emphasizes what our job is right now. I can't control what happened the point before, and I can't control what happens next, but I try to take a deep breath before each point, each rally, and try to lock in on what I can do in that moment to help my team."

Where they sit:
With the win the Cascades finish the regular season with an 18-6 record in conference play. Meanwhile the Cougars season comes to an end at 2-22.

The Cascades now look ahead to a Canada West Quarterfinal matchup with the Winnipeg Wesmen next week. The Cascades will travel to Winnipeg for a best-of-three series, with match times yet to be announced.

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