 AUGUSTA, Ga. --
The Augusta State Jaguars realized a dream on
Tuesday night as they exploded for 47 second-half points
on the way to an 89-72 win over upstart Clayton State in
the championship game of the 2008 NCAA South Atlantic
Regional Tournament. With the historic win, the Jaguars
will advance to the Elite Eight for the first time in
school history. Tyrekus ‘AJ’ Bowman was named the
tournament’s Most Outstanding Player after scoring a
game-high 27 points.
Bowman, who averaged 27.3 ppg. in the three regional
games, hit eight of 15 shots from the floor and 10 of 11
free throws. The senior, playing in his final game at
Christenberry Fieldhouse, also had six rebounds, four
assists and two steals. Ben Madgen hit three of six
3-pointers for 24 points while Daniel Dixon added 10.
The Jaguars (25-6) shot 65 percent (17-26) from the
floor in the second half and 54 percent for the game.
Clayton State (19-15) saw its remarkable postseason
run, that began with a surprise PBC Tournament
Championship, come to an end. The Lakers were led by
Bernard Fields who scored 18 points of seven of 10
shooting, including four of six 3-pointers. Tracy
Williams added 14 points and six assists while Will
Lewis scored 13 and Jerome Boyd 11. The Lakers, making
their first appearance ever in the regional final game,
and only their second NCAA tournament appearance
overall, shot 48 percent from the field overall after
hitting 58 percent in the first half.
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 AUGUSTA, Ga. --
Augusta State Athletics is continuing with ticket
sales for Tuesday night’s South Atlantic Regional
championship game between ASU and Clayton State at 7:00
p.m. in Christenberry Fieldhouse.
The tickets are on sale for $10 each and are
available online at the official website for Athletics
--
www.aug.edu/athletics -- until Tuesday, March 18 at
12:00 p.m. Fans purchasing tickets via the website can
pick up their tickets at will call, beginning at 6:00
p.m. on Tuesday at the Christenberry Fieldhouse box
office. Children ages two and under are admitted free.
Tickets are also being sold in the ASU Ticket office
Monday afternoon and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tickets will be available for purchase in the
Christenberry Fieldhouse box office beginning at 6:00
p.m. Tuesday, one hour before tipoff.
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