COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Augusta men's basketball team picked up their first win of the year as they dismantled Benedict College 89-69 in Columbia, S.C.. The Jaguars are now 1-4 overall while the Tigers fall to 0-5.

Four players reached double figures for Augusta led by Maximillian Amadasun and John St. Germain III, who both scored 22 points. Freshman TJ Baker had his best game as a Jaguar with 15 points, four assists, four rebounds and four steals. Demitri Gardner ended the game with 12 points. 

Baker hit a three pointer just over five minutes into the game giving Augusta a five point lead as they would extend the lead from there. By the time they reached the break, AU led 44-30 and were never challenged in the final 20 minutes. 

Augusta also had their best game shooting hitting on 9 of 19 from three point range. Baker and St. Germain played a big part in those numbers as they were a combined 7 of 10 from deep. 

The Jaguars had previously struggled in putting teams away in the second half, but the Tigers proved no match as AU led by as many as 28 points in the final 20 minutes. 

Another freshman, Chaevon Torrance, also had his best game of the year with nine points and five rebounds. Torrance hit all three of his field goal attempts as well as all three of his free throws. 

For the game, AU hit 53.3% of their shots while Benedict connected on 46% of their shots. 

Augusta also dished out 17 assists while turning the ball over 14 times.

The Jaguars now head north to take on Viriginia Union Saturday in Richmond, Va. followed by a battle with Chowan University on Sunday in Murfreesboro, Tn.