AUGUSTA, Ga. - The Columbus State University men's basketball team lost their Peach Belt Conference opener at Augusta on Monday night. The loss will drop Columbus State to 7-3 (0-1 PBC), while Augusta stays red hot and improves to 8-1 (2-0 PBC).
The Cougars were able to battle with the Jaguars for the first half as they only trailed by two points going into halftime. A hard fought half saw a completely different story as it was a one-sided game from there on as CSU was outscored 29-45 in the second half of play. Augusta proved to be too much for CSU as AU's Tyshaun Crawford put on a show, finishing with 27 points and nine rebounds. Crawford has been a problem all year as he averages 21.7 points per game.
Demierre Black led the Cougars in scoring with 15. He was 6-for-8 from the field and 3-for-4 from beyond the arc.
Nelson Haskin and
Jehloni James contributed eight points a piece to keep CSU within striking distance.
NOTES:
- Every Columbus State starter made a three-point shot during the contest
- Columbus State shot 100 percent from the free throw line (3-for-3)
- CSU shot 46 percent from three-point land (12-26)
- The Cougars are 2-8 vs Augusta in the last 10 matchups
UP NEXT:
The Cougars will look to bounce back and get in the win column in conference play Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Frank G. Lumpkin, Jr. Center as they take on the high scoring Lander Bearcats. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
