Box Score

West Florida UWF 22-8,15-7 Gulf South

AUM AUM 5-23,3-19 Gulf South

West Florida UWF

22-8,15-7 Gulf South

Final

Feb. 27, 2026

AUM AUM

5-23,3-19 Gulf South

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	F
West Florida UWF	43	54	97
AUM AUM	44	40	84

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 02.27.26

Men’s Hoops Closes Out 2025-26 Season with Loss to Argos

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks men's basketball team (5-23, GSC: 3-19) competed in its final game of the 2025-26 season, falling 97-84 to the West Florida Argos (22-8, GSC: 15-7) on Friday night from the AUM Athletics Complex.

HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half
The contest began with strong defense from both sides with neither side adding a field goal until Elhadji Thiam made a layup at 17:24. West Florida tied up the score at 5-5, however, Ti'Avian Scruggs added a three and Jamarious Martin followed with a pair of three-point daggers to hold a 14-9 lead for the Warhawks.

After the under 12-minute media timeout, the Argo's evened the score at 18 points apiece. The team's exchanged points over the next four minutes with Martin knocking down his third and fourth threes of the night to give AUM a one-point lead at 26-25.

A tie at 28-28 was broken by Jacob St. Clair who nailed a contested trey to keep the orange and black in front. A three from the visitors tied the score once again, but the Warhawks found some momentum after Max Ogbalet-Ndiaye splashed a triple and went on to score nine of the next 10 points, gaining a 40-32 advantage.

Before the clock expired, the Argos added 11 points while Thiam countered with four of his own. The first half came to a close with the Warhawks leading 44-43.

Second Half
The Argos opened the second half with a 9-4 run, taking a 52-48 lead. The Warhawks responded with seven of the next 10 points to even the score at 55-55.

The next eight points went to the visitors, however, three points from Omar Zeigler and a Martin trey helped the orange and black cut the difference to 67-63.

West Florida continued to push ahead, taking 21 of the next 28 points to bring its lead to 88-70

Despite AUM's late efforts, West Florida would go on to secure a 97-84 win over the Warhawks.

NOTABLES

Jamarious Martin led AUM with 23 points while adding four assists, three boards, and a pair of steals.
Elhadji Thiam totaled 20 points while claiming the double-double with 11 rebounds.
Jacob St. Clair picked up 12 points while going 2-of-3 from range.
Ti'Avian Scruggs notched 11 points and five rebounds.