Carrollton, GA - It is with great sadness and regret that The University of West Georgia announces the passing of UWG Hall of Fame member
Anthony Barge, who died Wednesday night from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.
"Apart from being a legend at this University, Anthony was truly a family man and a tremendous leader in the Carrollton community," said UWG Athletic Director Daryl Dickey. "The community has lost a great friend today and our thoughts and prayers are with the Barge family right now."
Barge was a standout at West Georgia from 1985-87 and is considered among the best to ever don the Red and Blue. He averaged 23.8 points per game over his two-year career, leading West Georgia to back-to-back Gulf South Conference titles.
As a junior, he averaged 17.5 points per game, earning All-GSC honors. His senior year was one for the history books for both Barge, as he was named Gulf South Conference Player of the Year as well as being voted to the Kodak All-American team by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
Following his career at West Georgia, he went on to play basketball overseas before coming back to Carrollton, where he served as an assistant basketball and football coach for nearly a decade. He was inducted in the West Georgia Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.
Barge is survived by his wife, Cindy, and their seven children: A.J., Josh, Samuel, Christian, Ansley, Isaiah and Neziah.