AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Augusta State blanked Francis Marion 3-0 Wednesday night at the Christenberry Fieldhouse in Peach Belt Conference action. The Jags advance to 11-17 overall and 2-5 in the PBC, while the loss drops the Patriots to 18-6 overall, 4-2 in the PBC.

The Jags continued their undefeated run at home with three close sets. With the third set being tied at 19 all, ASU closed the match with a 6-0 point run.

Junior Jessica Howard posted a team-high .450 hitting percentage with 11 kills and five total blocks for the Jags. Also aiding in the win for the Jags was sophomore Dianna Meyer, who added nine kills, while freshman Ashley Zappitell netted 29 assists. Junior libero Lindsey Weider notched 18 digs.

Senior Jessica Lombardi led the Patriots with 13 kills and two service aces. Senior setter Jenna Kaiser posted 29 assists, while junior Jess O'Leary tallied 18 digs and two service aces.

The Jags are back in action on Saturday, Oct. 25, when they host Catawba in a non-conference match. The match is slated to begin following the conclusion of the USC Aiken vs. Catawba match.

Augusta State def. Francis Marion, 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-19)