Howard Named Player Of The Year
ASU senior first in school history to earn PBC honor
Web Posted 11/15/09
 

AIKEN, S.C. - Augusta State's Jessica Howard was named the 2009 Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year at the PBC volleyball awards banquet in Aiken, S.C., site of the 2009 tournament.

Armstrong Atlantic State’s Kathrin Standhardinger was named Freshman of the Year and sister Kristin Standhardinger the Setter of the Year. Lander’s Ashley Ferry was named the Libero/Defensive Specialist of the Year, while Flagler coach Taylor Mott the Coach of the Year. (MORE) (Photos)

 

Jags Out Of PBC Tournament
No. 3 Augusta State falls to No. 6 Lander, 3-2
Web Posted 11/13/09
 

AIKEN, S.C. - The sixth-seeded Lander Bearcats defeated the third-seeded Augusta State Jaguars, 3-2, in the first round of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament held in the USC Aiken Convocation Center in Aiken, S.C. The Jaguars fell to 22-12 on the season, while Lander improved to 18-14 on the year.

Senior Jessica Howard paced the Jags with 20 kills and booked five total blocks. Sophomore Lagi Roberts posted a double-double with 10 kills and 15 digs, while freshman Mandy Irizarry notched 10 kills. Senior Lindsey Weider booked 23 digs, and junior Dianna Meyer had 12 digs. Sophomore setter Ashley Zappitell booked a double-double with 43 assists and 14 digs. Junior Tarah Childress added seven kills and 12 digs. (MORE)