COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eighth-ranked Augusta State rallied from a seven-point deficit at halftime Saturday night to earn a 68-58 road victory over Benedict in HRC Arena.

With the victory, ASU improved to 2-0 on the season. The contest marked the season opener for the Tigers (0-1).

Senior forward Fred Brathwaite poured in a career-high 32 points to lead the Jaguars. ASU trailed 33-26 at the half, but outscored Benedict 42-25 after intermission.

ASU travels to metro-Atlanta on Wednesday, Nov. 25 to take on NAIA-power Life University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m., in Marietta, Ga.