MORROW, Ga. | The University of North Georgia women's basketball team never found a rhythm and could not overcome a late first half run that handed Clayton State (10-5, 4-2 Peach Belt) a double-digit lead heading into the half as the Lakers took the game, 91-73. The Nighthawks slip to 12-3 and 4-2 in conference action following the loss.
 
Despite shooting just 25 percent from the field and struggling on the defensive glass in the first half, UNG still fought to keep the game close with the game being tied, 32-32, with just 4:16 left in the first half. The Lakers would own the last four minutes of the half though, making a 12-0 run to take a 44-32 lead into the half.
 
The Nighthawks were never able to overcome the Clayton State lead, coming closest when UNG's Kaylee Akin made a free throw to pull within eight at the 13:06 mark of the second half, 58-50.
 
Stephanie Huffman led the way in the North Georgia effort with a team-high 16 points, while Kenish Jones-Barrett scored a game-high 21-points for the Lakers. DaQuenna Moore also had an impressive day for Clayton, posting a double-double with 18 points and 18 rebounds.
 
UNG will finish out the four-game conference road swing on Wednesday, traveling to Columbus State to take on the Cougars with tipoff set for 5:30 p.m.