Mercury College B.A.S.S. Finals Day Three Weigh-in

Andrew Upshaw and Ryan Watkins of Stephen F. Austin check in at the dock as they prepare to weigh in on Day Three of the Mercury College B.A.S.S. National Championship.

Auburn anglers Shane Powell and Jordan Lee visit with Jordan’s older brother, Matt, a former College B.A.S.S. competitor.

Randy Tolbert and Chase Simmemon of Georgia get ready to weigh in.

Andy Shafer and Weston Brown of Texas A&M cool their heels at the dock, waiting for the weigh-in to start.

Andrew Upshaw relaxes as he discusses the day with Watkins. Both said they did all they could.

After their motor didn’t start, Virginia Tech’s Carson Rejzer retrieves a tow rope that pulled him and teammate Wyatt Blevins in to the check-in dock.

They suffered a five-pound penalty for getting back five minutes late.

Auburn’s  Shane Powell and Jordan Lee weighed in 13 pounds, 10 ounces to take the lead.

Texas A&M’s Andy Shafer and Weston Brown brought in four fish that weighed 7-7.

Powell and Lee congratulate each other in the hot seat after dodging A&M's attempt to unseat them.

 Simmemon and Tolbert walk from their boat to the stage as the next team to try.

 Simmemon and Tolbert came close but couldn’t surpass Auburn, bringing in 12-15.

Upshaw and Watkins make their way to the stage, providing possibly the final challenge to Auburn as the teams all could see Virginia Tech was late.

The SFA anglers share an emotional embrace when their weight, 15-4, was announced.

Auburn’s anglers react as their dream was shattered.

 Upshaw and Watkins show off their winning fish, the last one coming in the final moments.

Virginia Tech comes on stage, knowing with the penalty their fate was sealed.

 Emcee Kyle Carter announces that Stephen F. Austin is the 2011 Mercury College B.A.S.S. National Champion.

It’s official and Upshaw and Watkins again embrace, emotions overwhelming them both.

Watkins and Upshaw raise their trophies high.

Larry Upshaw congratulates his son, Andrew, who again was moved to tears by the victory.

Upshaw and Watkins are interviewed for Bassmaster TV, which will run coverage of Mercury College B.A.S.S. on ESPNU.