Photojournalism: Augusta University wins Peach Belt basketball tournament
March 5, 2023·Mike Adams·Comments Off on Photojournalism: Augusta University wins Peach Belt basketball tournament
Despite a slow start, the Augusta University Jaguars topped Lander University 86-72 March 5 at Christenberry Fieldhouse to claim their second straight Peach Belt Conference Tournament title.
Lander took an early 22-6 lead over the Jags, but the Jaguars quickly made up for any lost ground, narrowly leading at the half 38-36.
Tyree Myers of Augusta, left, drives towards the basket at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Augusta. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Tyshaun Crawford, the tournament MVP, led Augusta University with 31 points.
The tournament was the third meeting for the two teams this season. Augusta University won two of the three matches.
Augusta University is 26-5. The Jags are the top seed in the NCAA Southeast Regional Tournament, which will be played at Christenberry Fieldhouse beginning March 11.
Other Peach Belt Conference teams heading to the tournament are the University of South Carolina Aiken, Lander University and the University of North Georgia.
Miguel Arnold of Augusta attempts a shot against Lander at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Augusta. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.Chris Britt of Augusta attempts a shot against Lander at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Augusta. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Tyshaun Crawford of Augusta attempts a shot against Lander at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Augusta. Mike Adams/Augusta Good NewsAugusta Coach Dip Metress gives instructions to his team at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Augusta. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.Tyree Myers of Augusta holds up the Peach Belt Trophy as the Jaguars celebrate their second consecutive title at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Augusta. Mike Adams/Augusta Good NewsTyshaun Crawford of Augusta, center, celebrates during the Peach Belt Conference Championship game against Lander at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Augusta. Mike Adams/Augusta Good NewsLander Head Coach Omar Wattad consoles Jared Sherfield after Lander loses to Augusta at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Augusta. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
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