Augusta, Ga. – Six Augusta players had at least eight points as the Augusta University women rolled Middle Georgia 69-44 on senior day at Christenberry Fieldhouse. With the win, the Jaguars clinch a first round home game in the upcoming Peach Belt Conference tournament. The Jaguars improve to 13-6 in the conference and 18-8 overall. The Knights are 9-9 in conference play and 16-9 overall.

Amari Jackson led the Jags with 15 points and eight rebounds. Quinasia Abercrombie added 11 points as did Camerah Langston, who tallied a career high. Langston also hit three three-pointers. 

The Jaguars led 31-23 at the half and then dominated the final 20 minutes outscoring the Knights 38-21. AU’s defense was outstanding and held Middle Georgia to 26% shooting for the game while the Jags hit on 47% of their shots. AU was out rebounded but forced 21 Middle Georgia turnovers. The Jaguars also went 9-18 from three-point range while the Knights made just 1 of 18.  

Elyse Autrey and Sa’Niah Dorsey each had nine points with Cierra McGinlay added eight points in the winning effort. 

Augusta wraps up the regular season on Wednesday night when they host North Georgia with tip-off scheduled for 5:30 p.m. 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Frank Booker, a former Westside High School athlete and professional basketball player, has died. He was 61.

Booker played collegiate basketball at Bowling Green before being drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 1987.

He later signed a professional contract in Iceland, where he led the league in scoring three times and was named an All-Star four times.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Tomorrow is unveiling its 2035 Vision plan on Friday at the Augusta Marriott.

Leaders say 2035 Vision is a a long-range master plan that could shape what downtown Augusta looks and feels like for the next decade and beyond, while also strengthening ties with North Augusta.

The plan centers on tangible ideas, like a “5-Minute Downtown” where daily needs are within walking distance, expanded riverfront activation, stronger trail connections and residential growth.

Leaders say the unveiling is a chance to show viewers what could become the blueprint for Augusta’s next chapter and break down what it would mean for taxpayers, businesses and growth on both sides of the river.

The unveiling will take place at the Augusta Marriott at 11 a.m.

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