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Flying Eagles Dominate Home Tri-Match with Back-to-Back Sweeps

Flying Eagles Dominate Home Tri-Match with Back-to-Back Sweeps
October 20, 2025

Game Recap: Volleyball Tri-Match
10/20/2025 | Shaun Schetka

Cedar Bluff, VA- The Southwest Virginia Community College volleyball team delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, earning back-to-back sweeps over Wake Technical Community College and Carolina University JV in a home tri-match at the Physical Education Building in Tazewell. The Flying Eagles showcased efficiency, depth, and momentum on both sides of the net, as the season hits the home stretch.

Match 1: SWCC 3, Wake Technical CC 0 (25–3, 26–24, 25–11)

Southwest Virginia opened the day with a dominant sweep over Wake Tech, setting the tone with a blistering first set and holding off a late surge in the second.
The Flying Eagles hit .284 as a team, tallying 38 kills to just 11 errors.

  • Landri Lallande was nearly unstoppable at the net, finishing with 8 kills on .667 hitting and adding 2 block assists for 9 points.
  • Destanie Ambers continued her strong form with 8 kills, 11 digs, and a solo block.
  • Patricia Bigge added 7 kills and 3 total blocks, while Natalie Haynes chipped in 7 kills at a .286 clip.
  • Lucy Reid orchestrated the attack with 33 assists and 3 service aces, while Evie Buffington added another 3 aces and 12 digs.
  • As a team, SWCC recorded 8 service aces and 6 total blocks, showcasing balance on both sides of the ball.

Match 2: SWCC 3, Carolina University JV 0 (25–11, 25–9, 25–17)

In the afternoon match, the Flying Eagles carried their momentum into another clean sweep — this time dominating Carolina JV in all statistical categories.
SWCC hit an impressive .368 as a team, totaling 48 kills and 50 digs across the three sets.

  • Destanie Ambers led the offense with 16 kills on .519 hitting, adding 2 aces and 6 digs for a match-high 18.5 points.
  • Patricia Bigge followed with a stellar 13 kills (.550) and 3 block assists.
  • Natalie Haynes contributed 8 kills (.438) and Landri Lallande added 6 more to round out a well-balanced attack.
  • Lucy Reid again fueled the offense with 39 assists, while Evie Buffington anchored the back row with 20 digs and a service ace.
  • Brooklyn Langston provided a spark with 3 aces and 6 total points, helping SWCC close out the sweep convincingly.

The Flying Eagles will return to action Tuesday, October, 21 when they travel Alice Lloyd College. First Serve is set for 6:00 PM.