| Jags Stretch Streak To Six |
| Howard sparks ASU to 3-0 sweep of Montevallo |
| Web Posted 10/10/09 |
AUGUSTA,
Ga. --
Augusta State extended its winning streak to six matches and its Peach Belt Conference winning streak to four straight Saturday afternoon with a 3-0 victory over Montevallo in Christenberry Fieldhouse.
With the win, the Jaguars improved to 14-8 on the season and 5-4 in the PBC in their first year under head coach Sharon Bonaventure. The loss dropped the Falcons to 13-9 overall and 4-4 in the league.
Senior Jessica Howard enjoyed a monster match, tallying 24 kills and four blocks. Senior Lindsey Weider and sophomore Lagi Roberts registered 13 and 11 digs, respectively, while sophomore setter Ashley Zappitell racked up 36 assists. Roberts and junior Tara Childress combined for 10 blocks.
Montevallo, in its first year as a member of the PBC, got 11 kills each from Katie Johnson and Carson Anderson. Brittany Wilson netted 12 digs while Anna Garrison logged a match-high 46 assists.
ASU combined for a .351 hitting percentage and notched 23 blocks, including 19 block assists.
The Jags host Armstrong Atlantic State in a key league matchup on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the CFH. ASU hosts Parent’s Weekend and a tri-match with Anderson and Converse on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 1:00 p.m. (BOX SCORE)