News Summary
The Augusta University women’s basketball team has unveiled its schedule for the upcoming season, featuring 27 games, 15 of which will be held at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Head coach Celeste Stewart announced the schedule following a impressive previous season, aiming to build on a strong record while encouraging competitive non-conference play. This season includes several key matchups as they prepare for conference competition, starting with their first home game in November. Fans are looking forward to an exciting season ahead as the team seeks to make an impact in the Peach Belt Conference.
Augusta, GA – The Augusta University women’s basketball team has officially announced its schedule for the 2025-26 season, featuring a total of 27 games, 15 of which will take place at their home court, Christenberry Fieldhouse. The announcement was made by head coach Celeste Stewart on August 26, 2025.
The team finished the previous season with a commendable overall record of 20-9, and will look to build on that success with a competitive lineup. Among the returning players is Quinasia Abercrombie, who was recognized as the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year for her outstanding performance last season.
Coach Stewart has emphasized the importance of a robust non-conference schedule for the Jaguars, aiming to include teams that participated in the NCAA Tournament. The strategy is to ensure that the team is properly battle-tested before heading into the heat of conference play.
Key Dates and Matchups
The Jaguars will kick off their season by hosting the PBC Conference Crossover season opener. North Greenville University will visit on November 14, followed by Barton College on November 15. Before January, additional home games will feature Catawba College on November 19 and Livingstone College on November 23. The first away game is scheduled for November 25 at Coker University.
Following the non-conference lineup, Augusta will enter conference play starting December 3 against Flagler College at home. The month of December will see several key matchups, including:
- Home game against Georgia Southwestern State University on December 6
- Away game at USC Beaufort on December 10
- Home game against Georgia College on December 13
- Away games against Columbus State on December 17 and Belmont Abbey on December 20
- Home game against Converse on December 31
The New Year will bring an away game against the new conference member Middle Georgia State on January 3, 2026. The following home games are scheduled against Clayton State on January 7 and USC Aiken on January 14.
January and February Highlights
The January schedule includes further road challenges, with games against Lander on January 10, North Georgia on January 21, and Flagler on January 24. Additionally, the Jaguars will host USC Beaufort again on January 28, and face Georgia Southwestern on January 31.
As the regular season progresses into February, the Jaguars’ lineup features several important home and away games. Key matchups include:
- Home game against Columbus State on February 4
- Away game at Georgia College on February 7
- Home game against Lander on February 11
- Away game at Clayton State on February 18
- Home game against Middle Georgia State on February 21
- Away game against North Georgia on February 25
Postseason Outlook
The regular season will wrap up with participation in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament, which is set to start with quarterfinals on March 4, follow on with semifinals on March 7, and culminate with the championship final on March 8.
With an eye on bolstering their performance after a strong previous season, the Augusta University women’s basketball team is gearing up for an action-packed schedule, with hopes of making a significant impact in the Peach Belt Conference. Fans and supporters are eagerly anticipating another exciting season of women’s basketball at Augusta University.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Basketball
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- Google News: Augusta Jaguars Basketball
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