GEORGETOWN, Texas - The Pirates ran out of steam after winning the first two sets easily and were forced into a fifth set for just the second time this year but emerged victorious to keep their clean sheet alive with a 3-2 win over St. Thomas. 

Southwestern (13-0) heads to Sherman this weekend to face their toughest opponent yet, #3 Colorado College on Saturday after taking on Centenary. The Pirates close out the weekend with matches against Dallas and Austin College on Sunday. 

Mitchell/Sisemore block leads to momentum shift

Southwestern continues its winning ways with a five-set victory over St. Thomas on Wednesday night. #HereWeGoBucs #SCACvb #OnToTheNextOne pic.twitter.com/ziMZN6iAun

— Southwestern VB (@SUPiratesVB) September 22, 2016

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WATCH: Final point of Southwestern's five-set victory over St. Thomas.#HereWeGoBucs #SCACvb pic.twitter.com/Wn9QmsDyPe

— Southwestern VB (@SUPiratesVB) September 22, 2016

Postgame wrapup: @KitMcConnico talks with head coach Don Flora following win over St. Thomas.#HereWeGoBucs pic.twitter.com/ctfxlGmRk8

— Southwestern VB (@SUPiratesVB) September 22, 2016

Postgame wrapup: @KitMcConnico talks with senior Kirby Kincannon following win over St. Thomas. #HereWeGoBucs pic.twitter.com/Mj40kF6Kpt

— Southwestern VB (@SUPiratesVB) September 22, 2016