PBC Men’s Basketball: Augusta Downs Flagler 85-75 to Advance

AUGUSTA, Ga – the No. 18 Augusta College males’s basketball staff superior to the quarterfinals of the Peach Belt Convention match with an 85-75 victory over Flagler. 

Augusta (24-5, 14-4 PBC)

FG% 54.4

3PT% 37.5

FT% 73.9

Flagler  (13-17, 17-12 PBC)

FG% 44.4

3PT% 43.5

FT% 82.4

Usually through the evening, sophomore Ja’Queze  Kirby offered each an offensive and defensive spark.  Kirby blocked a shot on one finish after which scored on the opposite to assist the Jaguars construct a 13-8 lead over Flagler with 11:28 remaining within the first half. Tyree Myers and Omar Figueroa traded threes to finish the primary half, placing the Jaguars up 35-30 heading into halftime. 

David Viti had considered one of his largest video games this season, scoring 10 factors within the first half alone. 

Flagler would make an offensive push within the second quarter, tying the sport at 46 with 13:27 left to play however an 8-0 run from Kirby and Viti gave AU a stable lead within the closing ten minutes of play. 

Ground common Tyree Myers had a breakout evening, carding 20 factors and dishing six assists. Myers was 4-for-7 from the three level line. 

Kirby additionally had a powerful stat line, scoring 17 factors to go together with 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 4 assists. David Viti turned in a 15 level efficiency. 

Augusta will battle the No. 6 seed Columbus State Cougars  on Friday, February 3 at 7:30 pm in Christenberry Fieldhouse.