DUE WEST, S.C. — University of North Georgia senior Kelsey Hutchins crossed the her 1,000th career point mark in the Nighthawks' 84-65 victory over Erskine Saturday night at the Peach Belt/Conference Carolinas Challenge hosted by Erskine. UNG moves to 2-0 on the young season after sweeping the competition at the tournament.
 
Erskine opened the game with a quick three pointer but the Nighthawks would take the lead less than two minutes into the game with a Jordan Livesay jumper in the paint and UNG never looked back outscoring the Flying Fleet 22-14 in the first quarter of play and taking a 48-27 lead into intermission.
 
The third and fourth quarters proved to be more competitive and although Erskine outscored North Georgia in the second half, the Flying Fleet couldn't find an extended run to chip away at the big North Georgia lead, resulting in the 19 point defeat.
 
NOTES
- Kelsey Hutchins becomes the 21st player in North Georgia history to score 1,000 points in her career in Dahlonega, the last coming last year in former teammate Cierra Jackson. Hutchins also scored 180 points as a freshman at Faulkner State before transferring to North Georgia, although they do not count towards her NCAA-career total.
 
- Hutchins teamed up with newcomer Mackenzie Darrah to lead the team with 21 points each. It was the second consecutive night that the senior forward averaged more than a point per minute played. Hutchins led the team in rebounds as well with seven on the night.
 
- The win marks the fourth consecutive year that UNG has started out the season 2-0. Last season the Nighthawks reeled off six straight wins to start the season.
 
NEXT UP
North Georgia will return to Dahlonega for their home opener next weekend hosting the UNG Nighthawk Classic on Nov. 18 – 19. The Nighthawks will face Auburn-Montgomery on Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m., and Emmanuel (Ga.) on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 4 p.m.