AUGUSTA, GA – In front of a lively crowd for Senior Day and Homecoming, Augusta secured a 65-61 victory over North Georgia on Saturday afternoon at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars improve to 18-8 overall and 12-4 in Peach Belt Conference play, while North Georgia falls to 16-12 and 8-8 in league action. The game also included an in-game recognition of the 2025 Augusta Athletics Hall of Fame inductees.
Augusta (18-8, 12-4 Peach Belt)
FG% 50.0
3PT% 50.0
FT% 78.6
North Georgia (16-12, 8-8 Peach Belt)
FG% 42.6
3PT% 15.4
FT% 76.5
Demitri Gardner led all scorers with 32 points, shooting 12-of-22 from the field and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line, while adding three rebounds and two assists. Max Amadasun posted a double-double with 12 points, 15 rebounds, and two blocks, dominating the paint on both ends. Evan Joyner contributed eight points, knocking down two three-pointers, while John St. Germain III sealed the win at the free-throw line in the closing seconds.
Augusta took a 27-25 lead into halftime and maintained control throughout the second half, shooting an impressive 63.6% from the field after the break. With the game tied at 60 in the final minute, Joyner hit a clutch three-pointer to give the Jaguars the lead. St. Germain III then knocked down two free throws with seven seconds left to secure the victory.
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