AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Flagler College volleyball returned to Augusta University to play in a Peach Belt Conference matchup Saturday afternoon at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Saints took a sweep over the Jaguars for the victory, 25-15, 25-13, 25-21.
QUOTES FROM COACH
"Today's game was more aligned with the way we have played all season. We were able to control both the serve and passing aspects of the match which played a vital role in managing the remaining facets if the game"
Jeff Reynolds commented.
"After having to come from behind in last night's match, I felt like today was going to be much different in terms of playing with an urgency to take control of the match early. Our focus and determination was much more sharp and on point." Reynolds ended
Flagler vs. Augusta
Score: Flagler 3, Augusta 0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-21)
Location: Augusta, Ga. (Christenberry Fieldhouse)
Records: Flagler (22-3, PBC 11-0), Augusta (8-16, PBC 5-6)
OPENING VOLLEY
- Marley Middlebrooks snapped her season-high double-double streak of 10. Though, Middlebrooks recorded 11 kills and six digs, along with one assist 11 points.
- Gia Lowe generated 10 kills, three digs, and three block for 11.5 points.
- Katherine Rank and Gracie Fleming combined 12 kills. Rank added three blocks, while Fleming produced one dig and five blocks.
- Bella Law and Jilly Young provided leadership for the offense at setter. Young contributed 22 assists, two aces and three digs, while Law produced 11 assists, three kills, and four blocks.
THE DIFFERENCE
- Flagler established control early, opening with a 7-1 advantage, which pushed the Saints to go on a 3-1 run to lead 10-2. The Saints maintained its advantage throughout the set using contributions from across the lineup to close out a 25-15 victory. The Saints recorded 13 kills and just one attacking error, while hitting a .429.
- The Saints carried momentum into the second set, opening with a 6-2 lead. Flagler continued to apply pressure, using a combination of offensive production and defensive plays at the net to extend the advantage to 13-6. The Saints used a long stretch to increase the lead 19-10 and continued to pull away. Flagler secured the set, 25-13. The Saints recorded 14 kills on 22 attempts, hitting an impressive .545.
- Flagler opened the third set with another strong start, building a 5-0 lead, while extending the lead after a 4-2 run to take the advantage 9-2. Augusta gradually worked back into the set, but Flagler maintained a comfortable lead at 19-10. The Jaguars mounted a late push, scoring eight of the next nine points to cut the deficit 10-18. The Saints responded when it was needed the most, regaining momentum, before taking advantage of a Jaguars service error. Flagler closed out the set, 25-21, completing the sweep and securing the victory.
NOTABLES
- Flagler improved to 22-3 overall and continues to have an undefeated Peach Belt Conference record of 11-0.
- The Saints finished with 40 kills, 35 digs and a .381 hitting percentage, while limiting the Jaguars to 35 kills and a .165 hitting percentage.
- Flagler held advantages in service aces (6-2), blocks (8-4), assists (38-31) and digs (35-32).
COMING UP
The Saints will travel to play Middle Georgia State University for a Peach Belt Conference match up on Friday, October 30 at 6 p.m. in the Christenberry Fieldhouse.
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