Bearcats Stifled by Conference-Leading Saints

Lander Lander 7-18,4-10 Peach Belt

Flagler Flag 25-3,14-0 Peach Belt

Lander Lander

7-18,4-10 Peach Belt

Final

Nov. 06, 2026

Flagler Flag

25-3,14-0 Peach Belt

Set Scores
Team	1	2	3	F
Lander Lander	6	15	13	(0)
Flagler Flag	25	25	25	(3)

Summary
Box Score

Will Davis

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | 11/6/2026 7:58:00 PM | Hailey Franklin - Assistant Sports Information Director

Bearcats Stifled by Conference-Leading Saints

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The Lander volleyball team faced a tough test Friday evening against Peach Belt Conference regular-season champion Flagler, falling in straight sets at Flagler Gym as the Saints remained undefeated in conference play.

The Bearcats (7-18, 4-10 PBC) dropped their eighth consecutive match by set scores of 25-6, 25-15, and 25-13. Flagler improved to 25-3 overall and 14-0 in conference action.

Gracelyn America led Lander offensively with eight kills, while Amelia May followed with four. Karson Browning recorded both of the Bearcats' service aces.

At the net, Olivia Shaw led Lander with three total blocks, while Browning and America contributed two apiece.

Defensively, Sam Alwardt paced the Bearcats with a team-high 15 digs and four assists. Freshman setter Madeline Green added 11 assists and 11 digs to record her second consecutive double-double and sixth of the season, while Quinn Butler contributed seven digs.

Flagler controlled the opening set, jumping out to a 5-0 advantage before extending its lead to 19-2. America recorded Lander's lone kill of the frame as the Saints claimed the first set 25-6.

The Bearcats showed improvement in the second set, taking an early 5-2 lead behind a Browning service ace and kills from Browning and America. Flagler responded with a six-point run to take an 8-5 advantage before Lander battled back to even the score at 8-8. However, the Saints regained control with a five-point run midway through the frame and went on to take the set 25-15.

Lander opened the third set with three consecutive points, highlighted by a block from America and Shaw and a kill from America. The Saints responded to take a 6-4 lead before Browning delivered a service ace to tie the score at 6-6. Flagler then pulled away, building a 19-12 advantage before closing the match with a 25-13 victory.

The Bearcats finished with 15 kills, two service aces, four blocks and 43 digs. Flagler recorded 36 kills on a .256 hitting percentage, along with 11 blocks and 52 digs.

Lander will conclude its 2026 regular season Saturday, Nov. 7, with a final PBC matchup against Flagler in St. Augustine. First serve is scheduled for 3 p.m.

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