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St. Germain wills Augusta to comeback victory over Clayton State
Feb 6

Feb 6 St. Germain wills Augusta to comeback victory over Clayton State

aubellringer
Sports

The Augusta University men’s basketball team (8-2 PBC, 14-6) overcame a slow start to defeat the Clayton State Lakers (0-11 PBC, 6-15) 78-68 on Wednesday night, marking yet another comeback win for the Jaguars. …

Lady Jags hang on against Clayton State, 48-44
Feb 5

Feb 5 Lady Jags hang on against Clayton State, 48-44

aubellringer
Sports

The Augusta University women’s basketball team (6-4 PBC, 14-6) avenged their midseason loss to Clayton State (5-6 PBC, 8-13) with a gritty 48-44 victory in a back-and-forth battle Wednesday night. …

Augusta University celebrates parking garage grand opening
Feb 5

Feb 5 Augusta University celebrates parking garage grand opening

aubellringer
On-Campus, News

Augusta University marked the grand opening of the Health Sciences Campus Parking Garage on Feb. 5. …

IFC Rush Week: A new chapter for Augusta University's Greek Life
Feb 3

Feb 3 IFC Rush Week: A new chapter for Augusta University's Greek Life

aubellringer
On-Campus, Student Organizations, Campus Life

This week marks the beginning of a new chapter for Augusta University's fraternities as Spring Rush kicks off. Running all next week, Spring Rush offers an opportunity for students to find a place to call home within the university's four Interfraternity Council (IFC) organizations. …

Jaguar men rally to defeat Columbus State, again
Feb 1

Feb 1 Jaguar men rally to defeat Columbus State, again

aubellringer
Sports

Demitri Gardner poured in 26 points and Max Amadasun had a double-double as AU rallied from 14-point deficit to get a key Peach Belt win at No. 17 Columbus State …

Cougars pull away late to defeat Jaguars 75-65
Feb 1

Feb 1 Cougars pull away late to defeat Jaguars 75-65

aubellringer
Sports

Despite a strong fourth-quarter rally, the Augusta University women’s basketball (5-4 PBC, 13-6) fell to Columbus State (7-2 PBC, 13-5), 75-65 in Peach Belt Conference action on Feb. 1. …

Dip Metress Show 1/7: Demetri Gardner eclipses 1,000 career points
Jan 31

Jan 31 Dip Metress Show 1/7: Demetri Gardner eclipses 1,000 career points

aubellringer
Podcast, Sports

AU men’s basketball head coach Dip Metress was joined by Justin Gray and star forward Demetri Gardner to discuss Gardner's recent milestone of surpassing 1,000 career points. …

TSS 7/25: The gang talks spring sports preview and women's hoops
Jan 30

Jan 30 TSS 7/25: The gang talks spring sports preview and women's hoops

aubellringer
Podcast, Sports

Sports editor Justin Gray and the gang take their first look at baseball and softball—and they also discuss women’s hoops and the upcoming Super Bowl …

Lady Jaguars snap skid with dominant win over Georgia College
Jan 30

Jan 30 Lady Jaguars snap skid with dominant win over Georgia College

aubellringer
Sports

The Augusta University women’s basketball team (5-3 PBC, 13-5) defeated the Georgia College Bobcats (4-5 PBC, 11-8) 63-33 on Jan. 29, delivering a dominant defensive performance. …

Jags down Georgia College as Gardner surpasses 1,000 points
Jan 30

Jan 30 Jags down Georgia College as Gardner surpasses 1,000 points

Dylan Wilson
Sports

Demitri Gardner and Max Amadasun had big nights to lift Augusta University to a Peach Belt Conference win over Georgia College …

Dip Metress Show 1/6: A look back at UNG game and ahead to Ga. College
Jan 27

Jan 27 Dip Metress Show 1/6: A look back at UNG game and ahead to Ga. College

aubellringer
Podcast, Sports, Video

The coach looks back at a tough loss at North Georgia that moves the Jaguars into a tie for second place in the Peach Belt Conference …

TSS 7/24: Basketball, Buckeyes feature on The Sports Squad
Jan 26

Jan 26 TSS 7/24: Basketball, Buckeyes feature on The Sports Squad

aubellringer
Sports, Video, Podcast

Sports Justin Gray and the gang take a long look at college basketball, Ohio State’s national championship in football and the NFL semifinals …

Jaguars’ comeback bid falls short at North Georgia
Jan 26

Jan 26 Jaguars’ comeback bid falls short at North Georgia

aubellringer
Sports

Augusta storms back but comes up short at North Georgia …

Dip Metress Show S1/E5: First-place Jaguars face challenging stretch
Jan 21

Jan 21 Dip Metress Show S1/E5: First-place Jaguars face challenging stretch

aubellringer
Sports, Podcast

After getting wins over Flagler on Stuff the Stadium Night and Georgia Southwestern on Pajama Night, the Jaguars now travel to Lander and North Georgia in key Peach Belt Conference contests …

Southern Cities Swing Tour prepares students for life after college
Jan 21

Jan 21 Southern Cities Swing Tour prepares students for life after college

aubellringer
Student Organizations, Campus Life

The Southern Cities Swing Tour (SCST) offers a solution. Designed for juniors and seniors preparing to enter the workforce or graduate school. …

Tailgate culture gains momentum at Augusta University
Jan 21

Jan 21 Tailgate culture gains momentum at Augusta University

aubellringer
Student Organizations, Campus Life

Last Saturday, the fraternity Pi Kappa Phi hosted a tailgate outside Christenberry Fieldhouse before the Augusta Jaguars faced the Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes in a late-night basketball matchup. …

Sorority life at Augusta University: Breaking stereotypes and building connections
Jan 21

Jan 21 Sorority life at Augusta University: Breaking stereotypes and building connections

aubellringer
Campus Life, Student Organizations

Established in 1885, the Panhellenic Council at Augusta University is a vibrant and active organization within the CSRA. …

Augusta University moves classes online, cancels in-person activities ahead of winter storm
Jan 20

Jan 20 Augusta University moves classes online, cancels in-person activities ahead of winter storm

aubellringer
On-Campus, Weather

Augusta University announced it will transition all in-person classes to remote instruction and cancel in-person activities on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to an approaching winter storm. …

Short-handed Lady Jaguars fall to Georgia Southwestern despite Jackson’s career night
Jan 19

Jan 19 Short-handed Lady Jaguars fall to Georgia Southwestern despite Jackson’s career night

aubellringer
Sports

Despite a strong outing from Amari Jackson and a solid start on defense, the short-handed Augusta University women’s basketball team (4-2 PBC, 12-4) lost to Georgia Southwestern (4-2 PBC, 8-6) 74-61 on Jan. 18. …

AU men defeat Georgia Southwestern to improve to 5-1 in PBC play
Jan 19

Jan 19 AU men defeat Georgia Southwestern to improve to 5-1 in PBC play

aubellringer
Sports

Demitri Gardner scored 27 points to lead the AU men to a 77-69 win over Georgia Southwestern …

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