Augusta University fans threw stuffed animals onto the Christenberry Fieldhouse basketball court Jan. 10 for the Stuff the Stadium event to benefit area children. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Augusta University fans threw stuffed animals onto the Christenberry Fieldhouse basketball court Jan. 10 for the Stuff the Stadium event to benefit area children. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

In pictures: Augusta University fans Stuff the Stadium

A shower of stuffed animals erupted from the Augusta University Christenberry Fieldhouse stands Jan. 10 as fans threw them onto the court when the Jaguars scored their first points on the night  against Peach Belt foe Clayton State University.

The Jags came out with the victory 73-61.

The Stuff the Stadium event collected the toys for Safe Homes of Augusta,  Ronald McDonald House, Copeland and McBean Elementary Schools, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta and Garden City Rescue Mission.

The Jags are now 8-5 overall and 1-2 in the conference. They host rival University of South Carolina Aiken 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Demitri Gardner of Augusta makes his way to the court at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Jan. 10, 2024. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

Zyere Edwards of Augusta, right, takes a shot against Clayton at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Jan. 10, 2024. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Ja’Queze Kirby of Augusta takes a shot during Wednesday’s night matchup against Clayton State at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Jan. 10, 2024. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

Augusta head coach Dip Metress pleads his case to the referees after being ejected in the first half against Clayton State at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Jan. 10, 2024. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Mike Adams has won multiple Georgia Press Association awards for his photography. Subscribe to have Augusta Good News headlines delivered to your inbox here.

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