Despite leading by 11 points at half, the Jaguars failed to hold the lead and lost 70-67 against the Cougars on Feb. 4, 2026 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
Despite leading by 11 points at half, the Jaguars failed to hold the lead and lost 70-67 against the Cougars on Feb. 4, 2026 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News

In pictures: Stuff the Stadium night at sets record as Jags lose on Feb. 4

Augusta University Men’s basketball hosted their annual Stuff the Stadium game at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Feb. 4. 

The Jaguar fans set a record with a total of 2,378 stuffed animals thrown to benefit local organizations and charities. 

Despite leading by 11 points at half, the Jaguars failed to hold the lead and lost 70-67 against the Cougars.

Augusta’s El’ias P’alsson led all scorers in the game with 20 points, shooting 4-for-6 from the three-point line.

The Jaguars will travel to play Georgia College on Feb. 7. They will be back at home for Military Appreciation night against Lander University on Saturday, Feb. 8. 

The Jaguar fans set a record with a total of 2,378 stuffed animals thrown to benefit local organizations and charities on Feb. 4, 2026 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
Matias Zanotto finished with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Augusta in the 70-67 loss to Columbus State on Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
The Jaguars lost 70-67 to Columbus State on their annual Stuff the Stadium night on Wednesday, Feb. 4., 2026 Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
Augusta University Basketball Coach Dip Metress shows in frustration on the sideline in a game versus Columbus State on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
Half time at Stuff the Stadium night at Christenberry Fieldhouse Feb. 4, 2026. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
The Jaguar fans set a record with a total of 2,378 stuffed animals thrown to benefit local organizations and charities. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News

Sportswriter Christopher Rickerson is an Augusta University graduate who has covered area sports for publications including Augusta University‘s Bell Ringer, The Augusta Press and Augusta Good News. Subscribe to the Augusta Good News’ free weekly newsletter here.

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