AIKEN, S.C. – The Augusta University volleyball team secured  a share of the Peach Belt Conference regular-season championship with a 3–0 sweep of rival USC Aiken on Saturday afternoon inside the Convocation Center. The Jaguars improved to 24–7 overall and 12–3 in conference play, maintaining their hold on the top spot in the league standings. Flagler, with a matching PBC record, has earned the PBC championship and the No. 1 seed for the PBC Tournament. 

Augusta controlled the match from start to finish, taking the sets 25–20, 25–17, and 25–21. The Jaguars hit efficiently throughout, posting a .265 team attack percentage while holding the Pacers to under .150.

Senior outside hitter Lauren Nelson once again led the offense, finishing with 16 kills on .333 hitting and adding eight digs. Layne Witherspoon was close behind with 12 kills and three blocks, while setter Sydney Harrington directed the attack with 34 assists and contributed a pair of service aces.

Mia Saavedra continued her steady all-around play, notching seven kills, nine assists, and 10 digs. Giulia Rodrigues paced the back row with 17 digs, and Sofiia Snitsarevych added six kills and three blocks.

The Jaguars' serve-and-pass game proved crucial, producing nine service aces and several key defensive runs to keep Aiken off balance.

With the win, Augusta guarantees a share of the PBC regular-season crown, its third title in the last four seasons. Flagler earned the No. 1 overall seed and the Jags will travel to Flagler Nov 21-23 for the PBC Tournament. 

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