AUGUSTA, GA- The Augusta women's Basketball team lost 60-52 to Lander at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Wednesday night. AU is now 11-6, 5-2 PBC and Lander is 14-3, 7-0 PBC. Augusta will host North Georgia on Saturday, Jan. 27. Tipoff is set for 1:30 p.m.  

Augusta (11-6, 5-2) 

FG% 41.3
3PT% 15.4 
FT% 63.2 

Lander (14-3, 7-0) 

FG% 42.6 
3PT% 38.5 
FT% 78.9 

The first quarter was dominated by Augusta, with almost all of AU's 16 points coming from the paint. Augusta extended the lead to 16-11 on a Mone Florence three-pointer to end the quarter. The second quarter was all Lander as they stormed and took a 29-23 lead at the half. 

The Jaguars came from behind in the third quarter behind impressive inside play from Yamani Paul. Augusta cut the lead to 42-36 going into the fourth.  

In the fourth, the Jaguars made it a one-point game at 50-49, but could never take the lead. 

Augusta was paced by Yamani Paul who had 14 points on 3-5 shooting. Autumn Phillips and Mone Florence followed with 9 points. Kennedi Manning added 7 points and led AU in rebounding with 6 boards.  

Lander was led by Wykira Johnson-Kelley's 18 points. Cory Santoro added 16 points including 4 three pointers.  

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