Photojournalism: Augusta University and the University of South Carolina Aiken hoops action
Tyshaun Crawford of Augusta University, right, blocks the shot of Preston Parks of the University of South Carolina AIken at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Jan. 26. Photo by Mike Adams
Augusta University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams took a pair of games from Peach Belt Conference rival University of South Carolina Aiken Wednesday at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
The women’s teams took to the courts first with the Jaguars outpacing the Pacers 71-64 and lifting their record to 10-7 overall and 3-5 in the Peach Belt, while the Pacers fell to 7-9 overall and 3-5 in the conference.
The Jaguars continued their season domination in the men’s game by defeating the Pacers 73-52. The Jags are now 15-3 overall and 5-3 in the conference. The Pacers are now 12-6 overall and 6-2 in the conference.
The Jags next game is at home against Clayton State University at 1:30 (women’s) and 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The Pacers will host North Georgia Saturday with the women’s match at 1:30 p.m. followed by the men at 3:30 p.m.
Mason McMurray of USCA, left, looks on as Ja’Queze Kirby of Augusta university dunks at Christenberry Fieldhouse Jan. 26. Photo by Mike AdamsJalen McCoy of USCA, left, tries to block the shot of Tyshaun Crawford of Augusta University at Christenberry Fieldhouse Jan. 26. Photo by Mike Adams.Augusta University Coach Dip Metress argues with officials Wednesday at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Photo by Mike AdamsChidinma Okafor of USCA, left, battles with Kiera Howard of Augusta University for a rebound at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Wed. Jan. 26. Photo by Mike AdamsKennedi Manning of Augusta University, left, attempts a shot as Chidinma Okafor tires to block at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Jan. 26. Photo by Mike AdamsJentri Worley of USCA, left, defends as Tomiyah Alford of Augusta University, right attempts a shot at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Photo by Mike AdamsThe friendly rivalry between Augusta University fans and USCA is still alive and well at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Jan. 26. Photo by Mike Adams
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