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Men's Basketball

No. 4 ASU Tops Paine, 85-66

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- – Augusta State junior guard Ben Madgen scored a season-high 26 points as the No. 4 Jaguars rolled to an 85-66 victory over Paine College Saturday night in Carter Gymnasium.

With the victory, ASU improved to 3-0 on the season and extended its winning streak in the series with the Lions to five straight. The Jags have also won six of the last seven and eight of the last 11 vs. Paine.

Senior center Garret Siler booked 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks in just 24 minutes of action. Junior forward Greg Hire had eight points and a game-high eight rebounds. Madgen added five rebounds, four assists and three steals.

Julian English knocked in 20 points off the bench for the Lions (1-5), while Najee Tolbert chipped in 14 points and four assists.

The Jags shot 61.2 percent (30-of-49) for the game, including 63 percent in the second half. They also outrebounded Paine 38-17. The Lions remained within striking distance by canning nine 3-pointers, four by English.

ASU breaks for finals before hosting Virginia Union on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 4:00 p.m., in Christenberry Fieldhouse.

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