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The Augusta volleyball team secured their fourth consecutive win in the Peach Belt Conference, defeating USC Aiken and Shaw in straight sets. Lauren Nelson and Sofiia Snitsarevych emerged as key players, demonstrating strong offensive and defensive strategies. With a perfect conference record, Augusta aims to continue its winning streak against Georgia College.
Augusta, Georgia – The Augusta volleyball team continued its impressive run in the Peach Belt Conference by sweeping rival USC Aiken 3-0 on October 11, 2025. This victory marks the team’s fourth consecutive win in conference play, keeping their overall record at a notable 15-3 and maintaining a perfect 5-0 in league competition.
The match against USC Aiken showcased Augusta’s strong defensive strategy. The team managed to hold their opponent to a mere .098 hitting percentage while achieving 11 team blocks. The match scores were 25-20, 25-16, and 25-21, highlighting Augusta’s dominance throughout the contest.
Lauren Nelson was a standout performer for Augusta, leading the team with 14 kills and two service aces, achieving a hitting percentage of .320. Following Nelson, Sofiia Snitsarevych contributed significantly with nine kills and four block assists. Mia Saavedra distributed the ball effectively, recording 14 assists and adding a service ace of her own. On the defensive end, Giulia Rodrigues made crucial contributions with 10 digs while Shackelford and Snitsarevych combined for seven block assists, reinforcing the team’s front line.
Augusta’s successful day did not end with the match against USC Aiken. The team continued its winning streak by defeating Shaw, also in a 3-0 sweep, with set scores of 25-17, 25-19, and 25-21. In this match, Augusta’s offense performed impressively, posting a hitting percentage of .298 while limiting Shaw to a .077 hitting percentage.
In the match against Shaw, Snitsarevych again led all players with 10 kills, achieving a remarkable hitting percentage of .444. Both Shackelford and Layne Witherspoon contributed with seven kills each. Additionally, Lauren Posa added six kills, maintaining an impressive hitting percentage of .462. Saavedra excelled as the setter, providing 19 assists for the match, while Rodrigues anchored the defense with 13 digs. The team collectively achieved eight blocks as they further solidified their standing in the Peach Belt Conference.
With these two straight victories, Augusta solidifies its position as a formidable team in the Peach Belt. The team will look to extend its winning streak further when they next face Georgia College on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Christenberry Fieldhouse.
As the Augusta volleyball team continues to perform at a high level, fans can anticipate an exciting match ahead against Georgia College, where the team will strive to keep their unbeaten conference record intact.
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