Columbus, Ga. – In the final game before the holiday break, the Augusta University men dropped a Peach Belt Conference matchup against Columbus State 80-71 at the Lumpkin Center in Columbus, Ga. The Jaguars are now 2-3 in PBC play and 7-8 overall. The Cougars are 3-2 in conference and 9-4 overall. Augusta never led in the game and were led by Elías Pálsson who poured in 27 points.
CSU hit on 53% of their shots from the field while the Jags connected on 41%. The Cougars also hit on 50% of their shots from three point range with Augusta hitting on three of nine from long range.
Columbus State had a 40-32 lead at the half, but a 6-0 run by the Jags five minutes in would draw AU to within four points. Two baskets by Pálsson and a three pointer by Tobias Prall highlighted the run. The Cougars would answer with a 7-0 run of their own and would never waiver. On three different occasions, Augusta did get within five points, but could never get over the hump and draw closer…