GAFFNEY, S.C. -- Augusta State (7-4) dropped a pair of matches on Saturday in the second day of the Southeast Crossover Tournament in Gaffney, S.C.

The Jaguars fell 3-2 to Limestone and then were edged 3-2 by Tusculum.

In the first match against Lenoir-Rhyne, sophomore setter Ashley Zappitell posted a double-double with 49 assists and 18 digs. Senior Jessica Howard booked 16 kills, while freshman Mandy Irizarry added 13 kills. Senior libero Lindsey Weider booked 19 digs and four service aces and junior Chase Lowther had 20 digs. Junior Tarah Childress tallied 14 digs.

In the second match vs. Tusculum, Howard led the team with 18 kills. Zappitell netted 44 assists, while Childress notched 19 digs and five total blocks. Weider tallied 26 digs and four service aces and Irizarry had 12 kills. Sophomore Jessica Hanson added seven total blocks.

The Jags return to action Saturday, Sept. 19, when they host Flagler in their home opener at 6:00 p.m. in Christenberry Fieldhouse. The contest also marks the Peach Belt Conference opener for ASU.

Limestone def. Augusta State, 3-2 (25-18, 25-27, 26-24, 22-25, 15-9)
Tusculum def. Augusta State, 3-2 (26-24, 16-25, 25-20, 20-25, 15-10)