GREENWOOD, S.C. --
Augusta State outlasted Lander in five sets Wednesday night,
claiming a 3-2 Peach Belt Conference victory over the Bearcats in
Finis Horne Arena.
ASU jumped out to 2-0 lead with 25-23 wins in the first two sets.
Lander rallied with 25-13 and 25-14 wins to force the fifth and
deciding set, which the Jags won 15-11.
The victory improved ASU to 4-8 overall and 1-2 in the PBC. Lander
slipped to 5-6 and 0-4, respectively.
Junior Lagi Roberts notched her fifth double-double (13 kills and
13 digs) and freshman Lisa Bartsch booked her third double-double
(37 assists and 22 digs). Junior Jessica Hanson posted 10 kills and
six blocks, while freshman libero Andria Tagarelli racked up a
career-high 30 digs. Sophomore Mandy Irizarry had 15 digs and
senior Chase Lowther added 10 digs.
The Jags make their home debut and kick off a six-match homestand
on Friday, Sept. 24 when they host Flagler at 7:00 p.m., in
Christenberry Fieldhouse.
Augusta State def. Lander, 3-2 (25-23, 25-23, 13-25, 14-25,
15-11)