In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host Auburn Eagles volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Giles Spartans.

The Eagles (11-1) will now prepare for their challenge against George Wythe (Wytheville, VA). The Maroons come into the non-league challenge with a 6-6 record. In their last challenge, George Wythe was nudged by Galax (Galax, VA), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Spartans meet the Blacksburg Bruins (Blacksburg, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, October 6. Giles will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Bruins come into the challenge with a 9-4 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Patrick Henry (Roanoke, VA).