AUBURN, Ala. - Santa Clara volleyball entered its matchup against Auburn coming off a pair of tournament wins, but the Broncos were unable to solve an even hotter opponent despite a thrilling comeback bid.
The Tigers (6-0) remained perfect on the season by holding off Santa Clara for a 25-21, 26-24, 23-25, 20-25, 15-12 victory on Sunday.
Entering the match Auburn had yet to drop a set on the season but the Broncos (3-5), who knocked off South Carolina on Friday and Clemson on Saturday in the KSU Challenge at Kennesaw State, never trailed in winning both the third and fourth.