Photojournalism: No. 14 Jags win on Military Appreciation Day at Christenberry Fieldhouse

The Augusta University’s men’s basketball team defeated the Georgia College Bobcats 86-61 on Feb. 4 at the Christenberry Fieldhouse,

*Georgia College Augusta University basketball players square off. Photo by Mike Adams*

*Chris Britt of Augusta, right, attempts a shot against Georgia College at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Saturday Feb. 4, 2023. Photo by Mike Adams*

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The No. 14 Jags up their record to 19-2. They play at Lander Feb. 8 and return to the home court Feb. 11 for a game they hope will break records for fan attendance. Admission to the Feb. 11 game is free for all attendees.

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Tip-off is set for 3:30 p.m. The women’s game is scheduled for 1:30.

*David Viti attempts a shot against Georgia College at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Saturday Feb. 4, 2023. Photo by Mike Adams*

*Members of the military from Fort Gordon play musical chairs at Christenberry Fieldhouse in Augusta, on Saturday Feb. 4, 2023. Photo by Mike Adams*

“Our goal is simply to break the attendance record on Feb. 11 versus Young Harris for Christenberry Fieldhouse,” men’s head coach Dip Metress said in a news release from Augusta University. “Admission will be free for everyone, and we are excited about providing this entertainment for the city of Augusta, our university and our team. Come join us and let’s get behind the Jags as we defend our Peach Belt Conference Championship.”

The university pep band will perform, and the first 100 students will receive free T-shirts. Food vendors, concessions, prizes and giveaways will be part of the event.

*Augusta University celebrated Military Appreciation Day at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Saturday Feb. 4, 2023. Photo by Mike Adams*

*ROTC cadets were sworn-in Feb. 4. Photo by Mike Adams*

*An Augusta Jaguar fan expressions an opinion on the officiating at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Saturday Feb. 4, 2023. Photo by Mike Adams*

Mike Adams is the recipient of multiple Georgia Press Association Awards for his sports photography. Subscribe to the Augusta Good News newsletter here.