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The Augusta men’s basketball team continued its impressive performance by securing a victory over Clayton State, marking their ninth consecutive win. With a strong defensive effort and standout performances by key players, Augusta improved their overall record significantly while maintaining a perfect conference standing. The team’s next challenge awaits as they strive to keep their momentum in the upcoming game against USC Aiken.
Augusta, GA – The Augusta men’s basketball team achieved a significant milestone on January 8, 2025, by extending their winning streak to nine games with a 72-62 victory over Clayton State. This win improved Augusta’s overall record to 9-4 and maintained their perfect standing in Peach Belt Conference play at 3-0. In contrast, Clayton State’s record fell to 6-7, leaving them at 0-3 in the conference.
Augusta had a strong start, leading at halftime with a narrow margin of 39-35. Their performance in the second half proved decisive, as they significantly tightened their defense, limiting Clayton State to just 27 points. In total, Augusta’s defense helped them dominate the game with 48 points in the paint and an impressive shooting percentage of 56.1% from the field.
Demitri Gardner emerged as the standout player for Augusta, scoring a game-high 22 points with an efficient shooting performance of 8-14 from the field and a perfect 3-3 from the free-throw line. In addition, he contributed one rebound and two steals over the course of 37 minutes of play. Max Amadasun followed closely behind Gardner, adding 18 points on 9-15 shooting and rounding out his performance with 11 rebounds.
John St. Germain III also made a substantial contribution, scoring 12 points while adding four rebounds and one assist. Notably, Evan Joyner made an impact off the bench, recording six points and six rebounds. Elias Palsson added further depth to the team’s performance, contributing three points, three rebounds, and one block.
Augusta’s rebounding was another key aspect of their victory, as they out-rebounded Clayton State 39-28 and secured eight offensive rebounds, which translated to 12 second-chance points. In contrast, Clayton State struggled offensively, shooting only 40.3% from the field and a dismal 21.7% from three-point range. Their free-throw performance was similarly underwhelming, with a conversion rate of 58.3%.
With this victory, the Augusta men’s basketball team continues to demonstrate their strength in the current season. Their next challenge will come on January 11, 2025, when they face USC Aiken at 3:30 p.m. in Aiken, SC. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Augusta to see if they can continue their winning streak and maintain their position at the top of the Peach Belt Conference.
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