LAKELAND, FL – Opening the 2022 season, Augusta Volleyball swept Bloomfield College 3-0.

Augusta would take an early lead, winning the first set 25-17 before dominating the second set 25-10. The third set would prove to be a back-and-fourth battle. Down 17-18, the Jaguars would go on an 8-2 run to close the set and match.

In what has become a signature for Jaguar volleyball, a balanced offensive attack pushed AU to its first victory of the season. Preseason All-Conference selection
Alexis Diaz-Infante led the offense, turning in 9 kills and 1 error in only 14 attempts. Newcomers Jordan Jerome and Madelyn Eden each had 8 kills. Kayli Cleaver had a near-perfect showing with 7 kills and no errors. Freshman Abigail Levines had 6 kills on 11 swings.

Senior Kiera Barr anchored the defense with 18 digs. Madelyn Eden added 4 total blocks in the contest.

Senior Setter Samantha Zittrauer had a match-high 21 assists to go along with 9 digs. Abigail Breeden added 13 assists.

Augusta is back in action tonight at 7pm to take on host Florida Southern. Live video and stats can be found on Augustajags.com
 
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