It was a tense battle at Christenberry Fieldhouse Sunday, but the Augusta University Jaguars pulled out a victory in the second round of the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament edging past University of North Carolina Pembroke 82-76.
Tyrell Kirk of UNC Pembroke, left, tries to block the shot of Darren Lucas-White at the NCAA Division II Championship. Photo by Mike Adams
Tyshaun Crawford led the scoring with 21 and Miguel Arnold had 16. The Jags had a field goal percentage of 45.6% compared to the BraveHawks at 41.5%
Ja’Queze Kirby of Augusta University, left, attempts a shot as Deon Berrien of Pembroke defends at the NCAA Division II Championship tournament at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Photo by Mike Adams
The BraveHawks held a narrow lead at the half 40-34, but the home court advantage of the top-seeded Jaguars helped as the fans showed their spirit.
Jaguar fans cheer on their team at the NCAA Division II Championship tournament at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Photo by Mike Adams
The Augusta University Jaguars are heading finals of the regional championships Tuesday. Their opponent is Queens University of Charlotte, who defeated Lincoln Memorial 81-76 to advance. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
If the Jaguars win Tuesday, they’ll advance to the Elite 8 which will be held March 24-27 in Evansville, Ind.
Miguel Arnold of Augusta University, center, attempts a shot as Spencer Levi of UNC Pembroke , right, defends the play at the NCAA Division II Championship. Photo by Mike Adams
Under Coach Dip Metress, the Jaguars have been to the Elite 8 before. They made it three consecutive seasons 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. They advanced to the semi-finals in the 2007-2008 season and appeared on national television.
Tyree Meyers of Augusta University, left, attempts a shot at the NCAA Division II Championship tournament. Photo by Mike Adams
The Jaguars improve their record to 30-3, tying the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 record for most wins. They finished 30-5 in 2008-2009 and 30-4 in 2010-2011.
Tyrell Kirk of UNC Pembroke, left, tries to block the shot of Darren Lucas-White at the NCAA Division II Championship. Photo by Mike AdamsUNC Pembroke coach Drew Richards, right, argues a call with the referee at the NCAA Division II Championship. Photo by Mike AdamsTyshaun Crawford of Augusta University, right, takes a shot over Spencer Levi of UNC Pembroke, left, at the NCAA Division II Championship tournament at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Photo by Mike Adams
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