DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The University of North Georgia women's basketball team used a strong fourth quarter performance to take down Carson-Newman, 68-59, Wednesday evening at Memorial Hall. The Nighthawks move to 8-1 on the season with the victory.
 
Neither team was able to break out in the first half as there was never a lead higher than two possessions on either side. The Nighthawks closed out the second quarter on a high note taking a three-point lead into the intermission. The Eagles were found a way to get to the free-throw line often in the third quarter, scoring 11 points from the line to take a 52-50 lead into the final period of play.
 
Amber Skidgel started off the fourth quarter on the right foot sinking a three-pointer to give the Nighthawks a one-point lead to open up the period. UNG held on to a small lead until the Eagles tied the game at the 3:45 mark with a three-point basket from Mika Wester leveling the score at 59-59. It would be the last point scored for C-N though as North Georgia closed the game on a 9-0 run to pick up the non-conference victory.
 
NOTES
- Amber Skidgel, Mackenzie Darrah, and Kelsey Hutchins all led the team in scoring with 14 points each. Skidgel cleaned up the most boards with eight rebounds on the night.
 
- The win snaps a four-game losing streak in the series for North Georgia bringing the all-time record against Carson-Newman to 3-4.
 
NEXT UP
The Nighthawks will break for final exams next week and return to the hardwood on Friday, Dec. 16 with their Peach Belt Conference opener against Augusta at Memorial Hall. Tipoff for the contest is set for 6 p.m.