AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Augusta State gained two on the first day of play in the Tusculum Fall Classic on Friday in Greenville, Tenn. The Jaguars now 2-0 on the season, won 3-1 in their season opener against Newberry, and then defeated Tusculum 3-2.

In game one against Newberry, senior Jessica Howard paced the Jags with 17 kills, two block solos and two service aces. Also aiding in the win for the Jags was junior Dianna Meyer, who notched 11 kills and booked two service aces. Sophomore setter Ashley Zappitell tallied 40 assists, while senior libero Lindsey Weider had 24 digs.

In game two against Tusculum, Howard led the team with 24 kills and three block solos. Zappitell netted 43 assists and three service aces, while Meyer tallied 18 digs. Weider booked 16 digs, while sophomore Jessica Hanson added 13 kills. Junior Chase Lowther had three service aces.

The Jaguars wrap up the Tusculum Fall Classic Saturday afternoon with a pair of matches, the first at 10:00 a.m. against Converse, and the second against Mount Olive at noon.

Augusta State def. Newberry, 3-1 (25-15, 24-26, 25-19, 25-19)
Augusta State def. Tusculum, 3-2 (22-25, 20-25, 25-11, 25-14, 16-14)