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Augusta Jaguars Basketball, Cross Country Post Key Results Before Golf Conference Move

Augusta Jaguars programs delivered key results across basketball and cross country while preparing for a new conference move in golf.

By Augusta Sport Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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Augusta University's men's and women's golf programs became affiliate members of the West Coast Conference starting in the 2025-26 academic year, competing at the NCAA Division I level.

Program Context and Conference Shift

The Augusta Jaguars represent Augusta University in 17 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level, primarily competing in the Peach Belt Conference. This structure provides the foundation for multiple teams to compete at a high level within their current division while the golf programs transition to a new affiliate arrangement in the West Coast Conference for the 2025-26 academic year.

Basketball and Cross Country Field Results

Augusta University women's basketball advanced to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament championship game with an 82-71 upset victory over No. 8 nationally ranked Columbus State on March 7. The men's basketball team achieved a 26-win season, marking their best performance since 2016, while the men's cross country team qualified for the NCAA national championship for the fifth time since 2017. WRDW-TV and Peachtree Sports Network broadcasted both Augusta University men's and women's basketball games against USC Aiken on February 8, 2025.

Local Viewing and Community Access

Local broadcasts through WRDW-TV and Peachtree Sports Network allowed Augusta area viewers to follow the February 8, 2025 basketball matchups against USC Aiken directly. These games formed part of the broader schedule that included the March 7 tournament result for the women's team and the season totals recorded by the men's squad.

The documented achievements across the listed sports provide the measurable record of performance for Augusta University teams during the referenced periods. Additional details on the golf programs' conference affiliation appear in supporting coverage from the 2025 period.

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