Tom Smart, Deseret Morning News
Augustine's work at the line pays off in win over RHSM
by John Coon, Deseret News
Moments after Waterford's loss to Ben Lomond, Jordan Augustine was disgusted with his own play. Given an opportunity to secure a victory over the Scots at the free-throw line, the Ravens' junior misfired. Augustine resolved to not let history repeat itself against Rowland Hall. "This week I shot 2,000 free throws before the game," Augustine said. "I wasn't going to come out and lose another game because of a missed free throw." Augustine made good on his vow, draining seven of eight from the line in final minute and a half to help Waterford break a two-game losing streak with a 48-42 victory over the Winged Lions on Wednesday night. Such precision from the line was merely an extension of his sizzling fourth-quarter shooting performance. The junior guard scored 10 of his 14 points in the final six minutes. It began after Vince Otiede tied the game at 33-33 with a 3-pointer with 6:30 left. Augustine followed with his own 3-pointer to give the Ravens a three-point lead on their next possession. Then he drove for a layup to make the lead 38-33 with 4:59 left. Zach Arthur pulled Rowland Hall back within two points 12 seconds later after draining a 3-point shot. But that was the only field goal for the Winged Lions in a six-minute stretch of the fourth quarter.