AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Augusta State fell to Flagler 3-0 Saturday night in a Peach Belt Conference matchup at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

The contest marked the 2009 home opener and Peach Belt Conference opener for the Jaguars, who dropped to 7-5 overall and 0-1 in the PBC.

Senior Jessica Howard paced the Jags with 13 kills and had two block assists. Sophomore setter Ashley Zappitell netted 24 assists and added two block assists. Senior libero Lindsey Weider booked 12 digs, while junior Tarah Childress notched seven digs and had two service aces.

For the Saints, junior Meg Weathersby led the team with 15 kills. Senior Justine Burkhardt added 11 kills, while freshman Casey Gnann tallied 18 digs. Sophomore Olivia Snipes booked 20 assists and had 3 service aces.

The Jags return to play Tuesday, Sept. 22, when they host Francis Marion Peach Belt Conference action in Christenberry Fieldhouse. The first serve is set for 7:00 p.m.

Flagler def. Augusta State, 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-15)