Volleyball sweeps doubleheader against Georgia College and Shaw – Augusta University

Box Score

AUGUSTA, GA  – The Augusta University volleyball team delivered two dominant performances on, sweeping Georgia College and Shaw University in straight sets. The Jags picked up their first PBC win of the season and improve to 12-2 overall. 

Game 1: Augusta vs. Georgia College

In the first match of the day, Augusta (10-2, 1-0 PBC) handled Georgia College (7-9, 0-3 PBC) with a 3-0 sweep (25-18, 25-18, 25-14). The Jaguars took control early in the first set, building a quick 7-3 lead thanks to kills from Layne Witherspoon and Madelyn Eden. Georgia College fought back to within two points at 12-10, but Augusta responded with a 6-2 run, including an ace from Janvier Buggs, to stretch their lead and close out the set 25-18.

In the second set, both teams traded points early, with the score tied at 10-10. Augusta’s front line, led by Witherspoon’s blocking, stifled Georgia College’s attackers. A series of kills from Marin Freeland and Madelyn Eden extended Augusta’s lead to 20-15, and despite a brief rally by the Bobcats, the Jaguars secured another 25-18 set victory behind strong defense from Giulia Rodrigues and Rylie Harris.

The third set saw Augusta dominate from the start, jumping out to an 8-2 lead. Eden and Witherspoon continued their offensive showcase with several quick kills. Georgia College struggled to keep up, and Augusta closed out the match with a comfortable 25-14 win, finishing the sweep. The Jaguars hit .238 for the match, while holding Georgia College to a low .049 hitting percentage.

Game 2: Augusta vs. Shaw University

In the second match of the day, Augusta (11-2, 1-0 PBC) faced Shaw University (14-3, 8-0 CIAA), delivering another 3-0 sweep (25-15, 25-22, 25-10). The Jaguars started strong in the first set, jumping out to a 10-5 lead, thanks to two early aces by Layne Witherspoon and kills from Marin Freeland. Shaw attempted to close the gap, but Augusta maintained their momentum, using a 7-2 run  to take the first set 25-15.

The second set was much tighter, with Shaw building an early 6-3 lead. However, Augusta rallied back with four straight points, including a block by Jacklyn Simms, to tie the set at 7-7. The teams traded points, and the set remained tied at 19-19 after an extended rally. Key kills from Freeland and a service ace from Buggs helped the Jaguars pull away and close out the set 25-22.

Augusta left no doubt in the third set, opening with a commanding 8-0 run, which included two aces from Witherspoon and timely kills from Simms and Freeland. Shaw never recovered, and Augusta dominated the set from start to finish, winning 25-10. The Jaguars hit .233 for the match while holding Shaw to just .038.

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