Auburn completes unbeaten weekend with sweep of Akron

August 29, 2026 The Tigers start the season 3-0 for the fifth time in the last six years. by Wes Todd JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.— It was an unbeaten opening weekend for Auburn volleyball as the Tigers finished off the Buccaneer Classic with a 3-0 (25-16, 28-26, 25-15) win over Akron Saturday. For the second straight match, Belle Patrick led the Auburn attack with 14 kills and a .314 hitting percentage; she also picked up her first Auburn double-double with 11 digs. Lauren Dreves added 12 kills along with three blocks. Auburn’s block was once again a strong suit with nine…