News Summary
Augusta volleyball extended its winning streak to seven with a five-set victory over Georgia College. The team maintained an undefeated conference record and showcased strong offensive and defensive performances, with standout contributions from several players. Augusta’s next match is set for Tuesday against Francis Marion, where they look to continue their dominant season.
Augusta – Augusta volleyball continued its impressive run in the Peach Belt Conference with a thrilling five-set victory over Georgia College on Friday night at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The final score of the match was 25-14, 23-25, 25-15, 23-25, 15-6, marking Augusta’s seventh straight victory, keeping them undefeated in league play with a record of 7-0. Overall, the team improves to 17-3.
In the opening set, Augusta displayed dominant performance by maintaining a high hitting percentage of .314, while limiting Georgia College to just eight kills. Despite Augusta’s strong start, Georgia College managed to level the match by taking the second set after a late surge. The momentum shifted again in the third set as Augusta reclaimed control, posting their best hitting percentage of the night at .379, leading by double digits.
The match entered a decisive fifth set after Georgia College narrowly won the fourth set. In the final set, Augusta finished strong with a hitting percentage of .346 and successfully won five out of six side-out opportunities. This decisive performance allowed them to secure the match with a 15-6 victory in the fifth set.
Key Player Contributions
Lauren Nelson was a standout for Augusta, leading the team’s attack with 20 kills along with three service aces. Mia Saavedra made significant contributions as well with 19 kills, delivering an impressive hitting percentage of .362 while also adding 29 assists. Layne Witherspoon supported the offense with 11 kills and complemented her performance with eight digs. Additionally, Sofiia Snitsarevych and Lauren Posa each contributed nine kills to the overall effort.
The team’s setter, Sydney Harrington, played a crucial role in orchestrating the play with 25 assists and nine digs defensively. Augusta’s front-row defense was instrumental in the match, finishing with a total of 15.5 team blocks. Snitsarevych and Angela Mateos combined for an impressive 13 block assists, showcasing their defensive prowess.
Defensive Highlights
On the defensive end, Giulia Rodrigues led the back row with a commendable 24 digs, playing a vital role in limiting Georgia College’s offensive opportunities throughout the match. This solid defensive play, coupled with strong offensive contributions, reflects Augusta’s well-rounded performance that earned them their victory.
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Augusta continues to solidify its position in the Peach Belt Conference as an undefeated contender. The team will be back in action on Tuesday, October 21, when they travel to Francis Marion for a non-conference matchup set to begin at 7 p.m. Fans and supporters are eager to see if Augusta can maintain its winning streak as they continue their season.
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