SPARTANBURG, SC – The Augusta women's basketball team earned a hard-fought 56-45 victory over Converse University in Tom & Tracy Hannah Gym on Wednesday night. The win improves Augusta's record to 5-2 as the Jaguars prepare for their Peach Belt Conference opener against USC Beaufort on Saturday, December 7, at 1:30 p.m.
Augusta (5-2, 0-0 Peach Belt)
FG% 33.3
3PT% 16.7
FT% 70.6
Converse (1-6, 0-2 Conference Carolinas)
FG% 31.9
3PT% 25.0
FT% 78.6
Trailing 16-13 at the end of the first quarter, Augusta relied on defensive pressure and rebounding to keep the game close, entering halftime down 26-24. The Jaguars surged in the third quarter, outscoring Converse 18-10, fueled by contributions from Elyse Autrey and Mone Florence. The Jags closed out the game with a 14-9 scoring advantage in the final period.
Key Performers for Augusta:
- Elyse Autrey led the Jaguars with 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals, including crucial free throws down the stretch.
- Mone Florence added 11 points and 4 steals
- Quinasia Abercrombie recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
- Autumn Phillips chipped in 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Augusta forced 25 turnovers, turning them into 30 points, while securing a 44-34 rebounding edge. The team capitalized on 18 offensive boards, generating 17 second-chance points.
Next Up: Augusta returns home to host USC Beaufort on Saturday, December 7, at 1:30 p.m. The game also serves as the Jaguars' Peach Belt Conference opener as well as the annual First Responder Game.
