Jaguars Top UNCP, 3-1

Jaguars Top UNCP, 3-1

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Augusta State rallied from a set down to post a 3-1 victory Tuesday night over UNC Pembroke in Peach Belt Conference action at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

With the victory, the Jaguars improved to 10-18 overall and 3-9 in the PBC while UNCP dropped 18-9 and 5-5 in the league.

Sophomore Mandy Irizarry registered a match-high 17 kills against just four errors. Junior Jessica Hanson and freshman Karolina Stenlund notched 11 kills each, while freshman setter Lisa Bartsch tallied 54 assists. Senior Chase Lowther and freshman Andria Tagarelli combined for 25 digs. Junior Lagi Roberts added nine kills and matched Bartsch with nine digs.

Rebecca Morgan paced the Braves with 11 kills and Heather Bolwerk booked 39 assists. Marissa Baker turned in 24 digs and Bolwerk managed 11 digs.

ASU hosts Lander on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7:00 p.m., in Christenberry Fieldhouse.

Augusta State def. UNC Pembroke, 3-1 (22-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-15)