AMERICUS, Ga. –Augusta men's basketball(9-14, 4-9 Peach Belt) dropped a 75–65 road decision to Georgia Southwestern (14-7, 7-6 Peach Belt) on Saturday night at the Storm Dome.

The Jaguars traded punches early and stayed within striking distance throughout the first half. After Georgia Southwestern pushed in front 8-2, Augusta answered with a quick run highlighted by a Luis Nonfon layup and a pair of threes to close the gap. The Hurricanes hit a stretch of perimeter shots to build their largest lead of the half, but Augusta steadied and trimmed it back to five at the break, 39-34.

Augusta opened the second half with back-to-back baskets to briefly take the lead, and the teams were locked in a one-possession game multiple times in the middle of the period. Georgia Southwestern regained control down the stretch, converting at the line and getting a late scoring push to create separation in the final minutes.

Tobias Prall led Augusta with 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting, while Kyndon Wilburg and Elías Pálsson added 11 apiece. Evan Joyner finished with seven points, and Nonfon posted 10 rebounds.

Next Up

Augusta returns home for Stuff the Stadium on Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Christenberry Fieldhouse. Fans are encouraged to bring a new stuffed animal to throw onto the court when Augusta scores its first points.