Auburn defeated Samford 3-1 (25-17, 19-25, 25-20, 25-13) on Saturday, Aug. 29 to win the War Eagle Invitational.
The first three sets were back and forth, but Auburn took control in the fourth set, closing on a 14-4 run.
“Obviously we’re a young team in terms of trying to figure out some things we’re doing,” Auburn coach Rick Nold said. “Every match I thought we pulled together at the right time, and today was our best overall match.”
Junior Breanna Barksdale led Auburn with 14 kills, while Alexa Filley added 41 assists and 11 digs.
Barksdale and junior Emily Klitzke were selected to the All-Tournament team.
Freshman Brenna McIlroy recorded 10 kills in Saturday night’s game and was named tournament MVP.
“We’re super excited about Brenna being here for four years,” Auburn coach Rick Nold said. “She’s got a lively arm, and she’s come out and really played aggressively in all phases of the game. She’s definitely deserving of being named MVP.”
Auburn will return to the court on Sept. 1, playing Florida A&M at 6 p.m. at Auburn Arena.
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