The Waterloo men's volleyball team got that much closer to their 10th straight OUA playoff appearance with a thrilling 5-set victory over the Lancers on Tuesday night in Windsor.

It was the fifth straight win for Waterloo and the Warriors moved to 9-7 on the season,with 18 points, two back of Windsor. Guelph, with two games remaining, at 14 points can still catch the Warriors who occupy the fourth and final playoff spot. 

Waterloo collected the opening two sets 25-23, 25-16 before dropping the next two 23-25, 20-25. In a back and forth fifth set Waterloo pulled away late, claiming the set 15-11 and match 3-2.

Braden Cok (Waterloo/) was massive with 19 points on 17 kills and three blocks while Aidan Simone (London/) was just as good with 18.5 points. Rounding out Waterloo's outside attack was Deman Dulat (Mississauga/) who had nine kills and three blocks.  

Up in the middle Matthew Mawdsley (London/) was back in the lineup and was a physical presence with seven kills, six blocks, two service aces for 12 points. Jordan McConkey (Stratford/) was also a big factor in the victory with eight kills and four blocks.

Defensivley, Simone collected 18 digs while Colm Guyn (Lethbridge/) set the Warriors up all night long with 43 assists.

Waterloo will wrap up their season on Saturday night in London against Western with hopes of earning two points to lock up a playoff position.