The No. 7 Brock women's volleyball team showed little signs of rust as they swept the Trent Excalibur 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-15) to kick off Pink Weekend at Bob Davis Gymnasium on Jan. 17.

Until Friday, the Badgers (8-2) hadn't played a regular season game since Nov. 23.

"I think everyone was aware that coming into our first game back after the break would come with some nerves," said senior middle Grace Pyatt. "But I think all the girls as a team handled them well and controlled the game speed as we managed the highs and lows together."

Pyatt registered seven kills and a .600 hitting percentage to lead the Badgers with 11 points. Fellow senior Laura Condotta led the team with a game-high eight kills. Outside hitter Morgan Monkman was named Player of the Match as she posted three key kills and three digs.

The Badgers hit for .357 in the opening set and dismantled the Excalibur with a .381 percentage in the third.

Darby Taylor and Jaimie Holland each added four and three kills, respectively. Emily Armstrong dished out 17 assists while Grace Edwards led the team with five digs. Aleiah Torres chipped in four digs.

"I think moving forward it's going to be key to keep our focus and manage recovery well," added Pyatt. "There's still lots of season to go and we have to make sure we are all well enough to compete at our best."

Proceeds from the match will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The Badgers also received commitments from outside hitter Madison Chimienti and setter Lauren Teehan during a signing between the first and second sets. Chimienti and Teehan each won nationals last year and both play for Leaside Volleyball Club. They were U17 athletes playing on a U18 team, and both have provincial team experience.

"The entire roster was able to get playing time, which is great for all 14 athletes," said head coach Steve Delaney. "I think we can play a little cleaner, but it was a positive experience to beat Trent in three and hopefully we can save some energy for Ryerson on Sunday, which will be a dog fight for sure."

Up next, the Badgers (8-2) host the No. 4 Ryerson Rams on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available here.