Freeman's Double-Double Not Enough In Loss To JMU

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Freeman's Double-Double Not Enough In Loss To JMU

ATLANTA – Senior Jamiee Freeman posted her fourth double-double of the season in Georgia State's 3-0 loss to conference rival James Madison Friday night at the GSU Sports Arena. Freeman led GSU with 12 kills and was second on the team with 15 digs.

The Panthers (3-16, 1-6 CAA) took the Dukes (11-11, 4-3 CAA) to extra points in the first set but fell 28-26. In the second period, JMU edged GSU 25-23 and the Dukes rallied in the third set to defeat the Panthers 25-19.

Freeman led GSU in blocking with three block assists and one solo rejection while sophomore Andrea Book was second in blocking with a pair of block assists.

Freshman Eliza Zachary was second in scoring for GSU with nine kills while fellow rookie Dede Bohannon added eight kills. Freshman setter Natalia Nieto played every rotation and earned a match-best 36 assists on the night. Junior Emily Averbeck was the match leader for both teams with 24 digs.

JMU's Natalie Abel led all scorers with 14 kills while Sara Patterson set up 26 assists for the Dukes.

The Panthers return to action Sunday at 1 p.m. as they host CAA foe George Mason. Live stats and video will be available at GeorgiaStateSports.com.

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