AUGUSTA, Ga. -Augusta State defeated West Georgia and fell to West Alabama and North Alabama in the first day of play in the Wolves Invitational hosted by West Georgia.

ASU opened the tournament with a 10-9 victory over West Georgia. Freshman Sara DeMuth (5-5) earned the win in game one pitching 4.2 innings, allowing seven hits with two strikeouts. Junior Kimberly Kennedy (3-0) came in to relieve DuMuth in the fifth. Kacee Camp paced the Jags offensively with a 4-for-4 effort at the plate. DeMuth slapped out her first collegiate homerun which was a grand slam.

In game two, ASU fell to West Alabama 3-1 in eight innings. Sophomore Jennifer Miller (4-2) received the loss, despite giving up only three hits and booking six strikeouts. Pacing the Jags in game two was Camp and DuMuth going 2-for-4.

In game three, the Lady Jags battled back, but fell short to North Alabama 7-6. Freshman Emily Corish (0-1) made her first start of the year, but received the loss pitching 3.2 innings. Kennedy relieved Corish in the fourth and allowed only one run. Senior Angii Verbeelen, junior Alysha Krier and freshman Jessica Thornton each tallied two hits.

The Jaguars (13-10) are back in action tomorrow when they take on IUPUI at 10:00 a.m. and Alabama-Huntsville at 2:00 p.m. in the final day of the Wolves Invitational.