The Augusta University Women's Basketball team lost to the Lander University Bearcats in a Peach Belt Conference matchup 85-61.

The Jags got out to a fast start as they took an early 4-0 lead against the Lander Bearcats. The Jags looked strong on the offensive end to start the game, but the Bearcats battled back to lead 26-16 after the first quarter. Lander held the lead until the end of regulation.

Zairya West led the way for the Jags with 18 points on six-of-ten shooting from the field. Kennedi Manning had another solid outing as she added 10 points of her own while also grabbing nine rebounds. Augusta shot 39.7% from the field, including one-for-eight from three, and 73.7% from the free throw line.

The Jags travel to St. Augustine, FL to take on Flagler College on Saturday, February 8 at 1:30 p.m.