DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The University of North Georgia men's basketball team fell just short in a closely contested 89-84 overtime loss to the visiting Panthers of Clark Atlanta University.  With the loss the Nighthawks fall to 2-2 on the season.
 
After a slow start to the night, the Panthers settled into a comfortable lead despite the Nighthawks scoring the first points of the game.  Despite a 12-point lead by the Panthers at the 9:09 mark, the Nighthawks remained focused, allowing for a comeback started by guard Tyler Dominy.  Dominy's made jumper would lead to a series of key defensive stops by the Nighthawks and two buckets for guard Shaquan Cantrell.  This set the wheels in motion again for the Nighthawks and would eventually put North Georgia within one point of the lead with just two minutes remaining in the half.  Despite the push by the Nighthawks, late foul trouble led them into the half trailing 34-29.
 
The second half rang true much the same of the first, a consistent lead held by the Panthers came to a head at the 3:10 mark with an 11 point CAU lead.  However, the Nighthawks counter would prove much more volatile this time, highlighted by three made three-point shots by guard Denzell Hosch.  Hosch's baskets excited the Nighthawks fans and players and allowed them to tie the game and go on to take the lead with 32 seconds remaining in the game.  Despite losing the lead, the Panthers would not give up without a fight, forcing overtime.
 
The Panther's Lawrance Triplett scored the first basket of the overtime period, and while the Nighthawks would tie the game again with a three-point shot from Denzell Hosch, they would not be able to regain the lead during the overtime period, falling 89-84 to Clark Atlanta.
 
NOTES
- Freshman guard Denzell Hosch went 7-10, scoring 21 point, a new career high.  Hosch's line included 6-8 from behind the three-point arc, including several key baskets.
 
- Junior Shaquan Cantrell led North Georgia off the glass with nine rebounds on the night.
 
NEXT UP
The Nighthawks will travel to Gaffney, S.C. to take on Limestone College on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m.