PEMBROKE, N.C. - Augusta State opened its Peach Belt Conference schedule on the road Wednesday night, falling 3-1 to UNC Pembroke at the Jones Center.

UNCP outlasted the Jaguars 26-24 in the first set before ASU battled back with a 25-10 win in the second set. The Braves then rallied to clinch the match with 25-13 and 25-22 victories in sets three and four, respectively.

Junior Lagi Roberts paced the Jags offensively, posting her fourth double-double of the season with 17 kills and 11 digs. Freshman setter Lisa Bartsch tallied 30 assists and freshman libero Andria Tagarelli notched a match-high 22 digs.

The victory lifted UNCP to 7-2 overall and 1-0 in the PBC, while ASU dropped to 2-7 and 0-1, respectively.

The Jags return to action on Saturday, Sept. 18 traveling to Florence, S.C., to face PBC foe Francis Marion at 1:00 p.m., and Belmont Abbey at 3:00 p.m.

UNC Pembroke def. Augusta State, 3-1 (26-24, 10-25, 25-13, 25-22) (Box Score)