Maxmillian Amadasun led Augusta with 22 points and 11 rebounds versus USC Aiken.  Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
Maxmillian Amadasun led Augusta with 22 points and 11 rebounds versus USC Aiken. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News

In pictures: USC Aiken outscores Augusta University Feb. 8

The University of South Carolina Aiken Pacers defeated Peach Belt Conference Rival Augusta University 85-76 on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

The game was close throughout with the score even at halftime.

This is the second time this season the Pacers beat the Jaguars. The Pacers won on their home court 84-49 on Jan. 12.

The Jaguars travel to St. Augustine, Florida Wednesday to take on Flagler College, while USC Aiken plays Georgia Southwester College in Americus, Georgia on Feb. 12.

The USC Aiken Pacers beat the Augusta University Jaguars on the Jags’ home court Feb. 8. It was the second time this season the Pacers beat the Jags. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
Demitri Gardner scored 18 point during Saturday’s game. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
Evan Joyner finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds in Saturday’s rivalry matchup. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
USC Aiken beat Augusta Feb. 8 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
USC Aiken’s Caleb Byrd (5) scored four points and had three rebounds in the Pacers victory over Augusta University Feb. 8. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
John St. Germain III scored 20 points for Augusta, going 9-for-9 from the free throw line versus the Pacers on Feb. 8. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News
Kids took part in the Augusta University halftime competition Feb. 8 at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Christopher Rickerson/Augusta Good News

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