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AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Augusta University men’s basketball team concluded its 2025-26 season with a 71-56 loss to the University of North Georgia Wednesday night at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The defeat brings Augusta’s season to a close with a 12-18 overall record and a 7-13 mark in Peach Belt Conference play.

North Georgia (19-6, 13-6 Peach Belt) showcased efficient shooting and a strong second-half performance to secure the victory, extending their winning streak to eight games, according to WRWH. While Augusta remained competitive early on, the Nighthawks gradually pulled away, demonstrating control throughout the contest.

The Jaguars started strong, with Elías Pálsson contributing early points through tip-ins and jump shots, while Daniel Daramola added baskets in the paint. Despite four ties in the first half, North Georgia managed to create separation with a 9-0 run. Augusta responded, narrowing the gap to six points late in the half, but the Nighthawks closed with a final basket to lead 33-24 at halftime.

Following the break, Daramola and Matias Zanotto attempted to close the deficit, but North Georgia countered with interior baskets and free throws, extending their lead. The Nighthawks’ shooting accuracy improved significantly in the second half, connecting on 58.8 percent of their shots and converting 16 of 19 free throw attempts.

Augusta continued to fight, with Zanotto hitting a three-pointer and Pálsson adding a late tip-in, but North Georgia consistently answered each push to maintain control and secure the 71-56 win.

Daniel Daramola led Augusta with 14 points, shooting 5-of-9 from the field, and also contributed five assists and two steals. Elías Pálsson followed with 12 points and a team-high five rebounds. Matias Zanotto and Charlie McBeath each added seven points, while Camryn Pacheco chipped in with five points and three assists.

North Georgia’s offense was balanced, with four players scoring in double figures. AJ White and Colin Turner led the Nighthawks with 14 points apiece, while Jameel Rideout added 13 points and Chase Champion finished with 12. The Nighthawks’ efficient shooting, finishing at 53.5 percent proved crucial to their success.

Metress Reaches Milestone in Final Season Game

The 2025-26 season also marked a significant achievement for Augusta head coach Dip Metress, who recorded his 600th career win earlier in the year. While the season ended in defeat, Metress’s milestone adds a notable chapter to his coaching legacy.

Looking ahead, Augusta will graduate one senior, Evan Joyner, but returns a young core of 12 underclassmen and eight freshmen for the 2026-27 season. This provides a foundation for future growth and development within the program. Fans can stay updated on Jaguar Athletics by subscribing to the official website and following them on Facebook and Twitter.

The Peach Belt Conference baseball tournament is also approaching, with the bracket now set. Augusta will face North Georgia at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2 in Dahlonega, as reported by AugustaJags.com.

As the basketball season concludes, attention shifts to other Augusta University athletic programs and the upcoming challenges and opportunities they will face. The program’s focus will now turn to recruiting and preparing for the 2026-27 season, aiming to build upon the experience gained and continue to develop a competitive team.

Share your thoughts on the Jaguars’ season and what you’d like to witness in the future in the comments below.

A concert by the band Despistaos is scheduled for March 12th at the Playa Club in A Coruña, with tickets being given away to customers of Coruña The Style Outlets until supplies last. The announcement comes as the outlet prepares to host a “Súper Jueves” event with additional discounts, and will also serve as a base for the A Coruña Rally, a qualifying event for the Tour European Rally.

María Ferrer, Marketing Director of Coruña The Style Outlets, confirmed that the outlet’s parking area will be used for team facilities and regrouping during the rally, which begins on the Saturday of the event. An autograph session with the rally drivers is also planned for Friday afternoon at the outlet.

The rally’s presence at the Style Outlets follows a pattern of collaboration between commercial entities and sporting events in the region, as noted in reporting by La Voz de Galicia. The outlet previously hosted events related to the Hogueras festival in 2013, according to a blog post detailing the Meiga Mayor celebrations.

Coruña The Style Outlets is located in Culleredo. The Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado published a resolution on March 1, 2022, concerning the registration of companies, including San Martin, SA Y Electro-Montajes Cruz, SL U.T.E., within the Mercantile Registry of A Coruña, though this is not directly related to the current events.