In pictures: 2026 Homecoming at Augusta University
February 21, 2026·Charmain Z. Brackett·Comments Off on In pictures: 2026 Homecoming at Augusta University
Augusta University swept Saturday’s games over Middle Georgia with the women winning 69-44 and the men posting a 91-71 victory at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
The wins weren’t the only cause for celebration as the Jags honored Coach Dip Metress who recently picked up his 600th victory. Feb 21 was also Senior Day and homecoming.
Augusta University beat Middle Georgia 91-71 at homecoming in Christenberry Fieldhouse. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsAugusta University beat Middle Georgia 91-71 at homecoming in Christenberry Fieldhouse. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsThe Lady Jags defeated Middle Georgia 69-44 Feb. 21, 2026 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsThe Lady Jags defeated Middle Georgia 69-44 Feb. 21, 2026 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsThe Lady Jags defeated Middle Georgia 69-44 Feb. 21, 2026 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsThe Augusta University dance team performs during Homecoming on Feb. 21, 2026 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsAugusta University’s cheerleaders perform during a timeout at homecoming Feb. 21, 2026 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News Augusta University President Russell Keen congratulated Dip Metress on his 600th career win at homecoming on Feb. 21, 2026 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsAugusta University honored seniors at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Feb. 21, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News Maddie Edwards reacts to being named homecoming queen Feb. 21, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsJames Njuguna was named homecoming king on Feb. 21, 2026 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News The Augusta University mascot at the Homecoming game Feb. 21, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsClick on advertisements for more information.
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