AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta men's basketball used a balanced scoring effort and a strong defensive finish to secure a 67–58 Peach Belt Conference win over Clayton State on Wednesday night at George A. Christenberry Fieldhouse.
The Jaguars built a four-point lead at halftime and never trailed in the second half, holding Clayton State to 33 percent shooting after the break while gradually extending the margin.
Augusta led 34–30 at the half after a first period that featured strong ball movement and interior scoring. Daniel Daramola provided an early spark with nine points on 4-of-6 shooting, while Tobias Prall and Camryn Pacheco knocked down timely threes to keep the Jaguars in front.
Clayton State closed within five midway through the second half, but Augusta answered with a series of defensive stops and transition opportunities. Evan Joyner scored 10 points off the bench, including a key bucket in the final five minutes, and Rodney Scott sealed the game at the free-throw line as the Jaguars closed on a 10–4 run.
Prall and Daramola each finished with nine points, while Joyner led Augusta's bench with 10. Charlie McBeath added eight points and eight rebounds, and Pacheco chipped in six points. Augusta finished with a 29–4 advantage in bench points and forced 15 turnovers.
Augusta travels to Lander on Saturday, Jan. 10, for a 3:30 p.m. Peach Belt Conference matchup.
The Jaguars return home on Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the annual cross-town rivalry game against USC Aiken at Christenberry Fieldhouse. All fans will receive a free blue Vintage Augustus rally towel and the first 300 students will get a free t shirt. The night will also serve as Rec League Night, with local recreation teams encouraged to attend.
Tickets can be purchased at tickets.augustajags.com, with live stats and video available at augustajags.com.
Fans of Jaguar Athletics can subscribe to the email listserve by clicking here. Fans can follow Augusta University at www.augustajags.com and receive short updates on Facebook at Augusta University Athletics and on Twitter at @AugustaJags
