The University of Regina's women's volleyball team started out the 2018-19 season over the weekend at the University of Regina Invitational, with the Cougars compiling a 2-3 record at the seven-team non-conference tournament.

The Cougars outlasted Winnipeg for a five-set win in the opening match, winning the first set by a decisive 25-13 score before the Wesmen came away with wins in the second and the third. But the Cougars stormed all the way back, winning 26-24 in the fourth and finishing off Winnipeg with a 20-18 win in the fifth.

After a five-set loss to Alberta on Friday night and a four-set setback to Manitoba on Saturday afternoon, the Cougars got back in the win column against Brandon on Saturday evening. They started out the match with 27-25 and 25-16 wins before the Bobcats came back with a win in the third, but a 25-20 victory for the Cougars in the fourth set gave them the match.

Regina finished off the tournament with a four-set loss to Trinity Western, which rolled through the weekend with a perfect 5-0 record.

The Cougars will continue the non-conference schedule next weekend at the Unruh Realty Invitational hosted by Winnipeg. They'll square off with Brandon, Winnipeg, and Moncton before the medal round begins.

University of Regina Invitational Standings
Trinity Western 5-0
Manitoba 4-1
Alberta 4-1
Regina 2-3
Saskatchewan 1-3
Brandon 1-4
Winnipeg 0-5