SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Augusta State blanked Converse 3-0 in non-conference action on Wednesday night in Spartanburg, S.C. With the victory, ASU improved its record to 12-18, while the loss drops the Valkyries to 2-20 overall.

ASU had no hitting errors in the first set and had a team hitting percentage of .550.

Junior Jessica Howard led the Jaguars with a total of 11 kills and a .580 hitting percentage. Also aiding in the win for the Jags was senior Amy Hunt, who posted 11 kills, while junior Lindsey Weider tallied 12 digs. Freshman setter Ashley Zappitell netted 19 assists.

The Jaguars return to play Thursday, Oct. 30, when they host Paine for a non-conference match in Christenberry Fieldhouse. First serve is slated for 7:00 p.m.

Augusta State def. Converse, 3-0 (25-11, 25-16, 25-19)