Bell Ringer Sports Editor Carlos Rodriguez discusses Augusta University men’s basketball on this edition of The Sports Squad.
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Second-half comeback lifts AU over Lander in season opener
The Augusta University men’s basketball team successfully completed a comeback in the second half to defeat Lander University 87-72 on Wednesday night, Dec. 2, at Christenberry Fieldhouse in the season-opener for both teams. The game had no spectators, giving it a practice-like atmosphere.
Cheerleader Moreno juggles academics, cheering and the new normal
Not only is Carmelita Moreno a junior health, society and policy major who is minoring in Spanish, but she is also a cheerleader for Augusta University.
From soccer player to XC runner, AU’s Taylor has perfect season in imperfect 2020
In a year far from perfect, Augusta University women’s cross-country runner Mackenzie Taylor remained perfect.
AU men’s basketball set to take on Lander in season opener
The Augusta University men’s basketball team will start off the 2020-21 season on Wednesday, Dec. 2, against Lander University at Christenberry Fieldhouse with the tipoff at 6 p.m.
AU XC has emerged from virtual unknown to DII powerhouse
When arriving at Augusta University back in 2003, Coach Adam Ward had only the women’s cross-country team to help coach.
AU dominates in Peach Belt cross-country championships
The Augusta University men and women’s cross-country teams, led by Coach Adam Ward, turned in outstanding performances in their final competition of the 2020 season, the Peach Belt Conference Championship, hosted by the University of North Georgia in Gainesville, Ga., on Nov. 14.
Turner brings loads of cheerleading experience to AU coaching post
When Harleigh Turner graduated from high school in Rome, Ga., she thought she was on the verge of reaching one of her childhood dreams—becoming a cheerleader for the University of Georgia.
Jaguar men, Taylor win PBC XC championships
The Augusta University men’s cross-country team successfully defended its Peach Belt Conference championship Saturday, and AU’s Mackenzie Taylor claimed the women’s individual title at the University of North Georgia.
Jaguar men look to defend PBC title in cross-country
The Augusta Jaguars men’s and women’s cross-country teams hope to finish their postseason strong in the Peach Belt Conference Championship in Gainesville, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 14.
The Sports Squad: Season 3, Episode 5
Join Bell Ringer Sports Editor Carlos Rodriguez as he talks AU sports with Jaelyn Autman and Chad Cook.
Jaguar men’s basketball team holds televised practice
Coach Dip Metress and the Augusta University men’s basketball team held a practice that was televised by SUVtv on Thursday, Nov. 5.
The Sports Squad: Season 3, Episode 4
In this episode, Rodriguez and Autman talk Augusta University cross-country, men’s golf and basketball.
Taylor, Jaguars prepare for Peach Belt cross-country championships
Coach Adam Ward’s Augusta University cross-country teams finished the regular season strongly at the North Georgia Invite on Saturday, Oct. 31 in Gainesville.
Peach Belt Conference to play 16-game schedule for 2020-21 basketball season
The Peach Belt Conference will play a 16-game schedule for the upcoming basketball season, the league announced on Oct. 29.
AU’s Taylor wins third in a row
Mackenzie Taylor of Augusta University made it three straight wins to start her collegiate career as a cross-country runner, winning the North Georgia Invite in Gainesville on Saturday morning, Oct. 31.
Jaguar cross-country prepping for PBC at North Georgia Invite
Coach Adam Ward and the Augusta University men’s and women’s cross-country teams prepare to finish strong in their last meet of the shortened regular season this Saturday, Oct. 31. Saturday’s competition is the North Georgia Invite in Gainesville, Ga.
AU cross-country lands another commitment in East Coweta’s Moore
Augusta University’s cross-country program continues to build a strong incoming freshmen class for the 2021-22 season with the verbal commitment of East Coweta High School standout Matthew Moore.
Jaguar golfers finish second at Bash in the Boro at GSU
After completing the last round of the two-day Bash in the Boro golf tournament hosted by Georgia Southern, the Augusta University men’s golf team kept their position to finish second overall Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 20, in Statesboro.
Vajda in first, Jags in second, heading into second day of Bash in the Boro
After the first 36 holes of the Bash in the Boro golf tournament hosted by Georgia Southern, Augusta University sophomore Jack Vajda leads the field, finishing the day 11 under par.