MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - The University of North Georgia men's basketball team led for over 20 minutes of play against second-ranked nationally Queens, but the Royals pulled away with five minutes to play to squeak past the Nighthawks, 81-70, Saturday afternoon in the Bobcat Crossover Classic.
North Georgia took the lead with 12:49 left in the first half and led the Royals until the 13:42 mark in the second half. For the next seven minutes, the Nighthawks went back-and-forth with Queens with neither team leading by more than six points until after the final media timeout. UNG led by as many as nine during the 20-minute stretch.
NOTES
- North Georgia had three players finish in double figures, led by
Shaquan Cantrell's 21 points on 7-11 shooting.
Ephraim Tshimanga and
Tyler Dominy each contributed 10 points.
- The game saw seven lead changes and two ties. Both teams had success in the paint with Queens holding a slight 26-24 advantage inside.
- Queens extends the all-time series lead to 3-0 over the Nighthawks.
NEXT UP
The Nighthawks will return to the friendly confines of Memorial Hall to open the home slate against Belmont Abbey. Tipoff on Wednesday, November 15, is set for 7 p.m.
