AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Augusta State Head Coach Dip Metress called his freshman trio 'Triple D' -- Devonte Thomas, Devon Wright-Nelson, and D'Angelo Boyce -- and they combined for 41 of the Jaguars' 63 points Monday night in a 63-55 win over the Columbus State.

With its sixth win in the past seven games, ASU improved to 11-7 overall and 7-3 in the PBC, good for third place in the PBC's East Division. The loss dropped Columbus State to 9-8 and 4-4, respectively.

The Jags came out firing on all cylinders, racing to a 19-8 lead with a fast break dunk by Thomas and four threes: two by Wright-Nelson, one by Boyce, and another by senior Tye Beal. ASU maintained the margin throughout the first half, entering the locker room holding a 29-20 lead.

But the Cougars battled back, finally cutting the lead to one after two Paul Darkwa free throws with 11:51 remaining. ASU countered with an 8-0 run on Travis Keels' turnaround jumper and six straight points from Thomas, and the lead held the rest of the way.

Wright-Nelson tied for a game-high 17 points to go with eight rebounds, going 6-of-9 from the field. Thomas added 15 points, and Boyce tacked on nine along with three assists to lead the Jags.

Darkwa had 17 points and 11 rebounds to pace the Cougars; Steve Peterson chipped in 12, and Winford Ivey added 10.

ASU shot well, making nearly half their shots (20-of-42), though they converted only 17-of-28 free throws (60.7 percent). CSU made 17-of-48 (35.4 percent) on the night.

ASU will execute another quick turnaround, playing their third game in five days when they take on UNC Pembroke Wednesday at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m.