PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Boston College volleyball team opened the Grand Canyon University Invitational with a 3-2 win over Jacksonville State on Friday evening, besting the Gamecocks 19-25, 25-20, 25-20, 15-25, 16-14 in GCU Arena.
The Eagles (4-0) responded well after Jacksonville State (3-2) took the first frame, battling to the very end and winning the final set in extra points. BC hit .172 percent (59 kills – 28 errors – 180 total attacks) and out blocked the Gamecocks 13-10. JSU edged the Eagles in assists, 62-57, and digs, 81-76, but 33 errors hurt the Gamecocks in the end, hitting .