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Photojournalism: Augusta University continues to win in hoops

Charles Soloman of Belmont, left, tries to stop a hard charging Ja'Queze Kirby of Augusta University as he drives to the basket at the NCAA Division II Championship tournament at Christenberry Fieldhouse on March 12. Photo by Mike Adams

Date: March 12, 2022
By Mike Adams

The Augusta University Jaguars continued their winning ways Saturday defeating Belmont Abbey 106-77 at the Christenberry Fieldhouse in the first round of the NCAA Division II championship

Ja’Queze Kirby led the Jaguars with 25 points on the night.

Ja’Queze Kirby of Augusta University, right, led the Jaguars with 25 points against Belmont Abbey. Photo by Mike Adams

Augusta Coach Dip Metress is a former head coach and player at Belmont Abbey. He coached the Crusaders during 1996-2004 and had an overall coaching record of 134-93. Saturday’s game was the first time Augusta University played against Belmont Abbey.

Daniel Allen of Augusta University, left, attempts a shot as LoLo Francis of Belmont Abbey, right, defends the play. Photo by Mike Adams

At the time, Metress was the Crusaders coach.

The Jaguars were the top seed in the playoff with Belmont Abbey seeded eighth.

The fifth-ranked Jaguars are now 29-3 overall and 18-0 on their home floor.

They advance to the next round of the playoffs and will face the winner of the Flagler-UNC Pembroke game at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

Charles Soloman of Belmont Abbey, left, and Daniel Allen of Augusta University, right, scramble for a loose ball at the NCAA Division II Championship. Photo by Mike Adams
Bosko Bojovic of Belmont, left, defends as Tyshaun Crawford of Augusta University, right, attempts a shot March 12. Photo by Mike Adams
Jack Johnson of Augusta University, right, attempts a shot in the second half as Mario Lacy of Belmont Abbey, left, defends at the NCAA Division II Championship. Photo by Mike Adams
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