AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta State defeated No. 13 Lander on Saturday afternoon in game one of the three-game Peach Belt Conference series at Lake Olmstead Stadium.

With the win, the Jaguars improved to 15-13 overall and 4-3 in the conference, while Lander dropped to 18-8 on the season and 4-4 in the league.

For the Jags, senior Chris Tyler (3-1) earned the win, pitching a complete game and only allowed eight Bearcat hits. Tyler booked seven strikeouts and gave up only one walk.

Seven different Jags had hits on the day. Senior Jorge Virquez and juniors Shannon Wilkerson, Evan Smith and Tony Baker each had a hit on the day and an RBI. Senior Kevin Owens and sophomores Tristan Toorie and Alex Walker each had a safety on the day.

ASU concludes the three-game series with Lander tomorrow, as the two square off in a doubleheader at Lake Olmstead Stadium. First pitch is set for 1:00 p.m.