AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Augusta University men's basketball team will host its annual Richmond County Education Day Game on Thursday, Dec. 5, featuring a true Richmond County matchup against Paine College. Over 2,000 fifth graders from Richmond County schools will attend the game for a special 11:00 a.m. tipoff at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
**Seating is extremely limited and most will be reserved for Richmond County students. Standing room is available for additional spectators.**
Please note that the main entrance (Gate 1) will be closed for the duration of the basketball season. Fans are asked to use Gate 3 for entrance into the arena.
TICKET INFO
- $10 – General Admission
- $5 – Children (Ages 7-17), non-AU students, senior citizens (65 & over), and military personnel with valid ID
- FREE w/ ID - AU students, faculty, staff
- FREE – Kids 6 years & under
"What started out as a vision with Coach Bryant and I a number of years ago has grown into something every school in our conference does and replicates," said head men's basketball coach Dip Metress. "This can't happen without the Richmond County School System and its great partnership with Augusta University Athletics."
This is the first of two Education Day Games this season. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Augusta will welcome fifth graders from Columbia County schools for the inaugural Columbia County Education Day Game, which also serves as the Jaguars' Peach Belt Conference opener. The Jaguars will face USC Beaufort for another special 11:00 a.m. tipoff.
These events provide a unique opportunity for local students to experience collegiate basketball while promoting education and community engagement.
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