AIKEN, SC – The Augusta women's basketball team claimed a commanding 67-37 victory over rival USC Aiken on Saturday afternoon at the Convocation Center. The win improves the Jaguars' record to 11-3 overall and 3-1 in Peach Belt Conference play.

Augusta (11-3, 3-1 Peach Belt)
FG% 41.0
3PT% 30.0
FT% 68.8

USC Aiken (3-11, 0-4 Peach Belt)
FG% 30.2
3PT% 33.3
FT% 75.0

Augusta set the tone early, building a 19-10 lead in the first quarter behind sharp shooting and tight defense. The Jaguars held USC Aiken to single digits in both the third and fourth quarters, while a 23-point fourth quarter sealed the dominant win.

Key Performers for Augusta:
Yamani Paul led all scorers with 13 points, adding 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Quinasia Abercrombie contributed 12 points, 9 rebounds, and a steal, while Brianna Meekins posted 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals. Nyaneit Puok added 9 points, including two three-pointers, and Amari Jackson contributed 7 points and 2 rebounds off the bench. Mone Florence finished with 8 points, going a perfect 3-3 from the free-throw line.

The Jaguars' defense forced 22 turnovers, converting them into 32 points. Augusta also dominated in the paint, scoring 34 points compared to USC Aiken's 10, while the bench contributed a remarkable 45 points in the win.

Next Up: Augusta returns to Christenberry Fieldhouse to host Flagler in Peach Belt Conference action on January 15 at 5:30 p.m.