ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Ebo Smith posted a game-high 21 points as the University of North Georgia men's basketball team came-from-behind to defeat Flagler, 74-64, Saturday afternoon in Peach Belt Conference action. North Georgia improves to 3-5 overall and 1-1 in league play.

The Saints led by as many as 11 with 16:55 to play, but UNG chipped away at the lead from that point. Trailing 48-42, the Nighthawks went on an 18-0 run over 3:34 to take the lead for good. Flagler never got closer than seven points over the final nine minutes of play.

NOTES
- Smith's 21 points marks his first 20-point performance since February 10, 2016, in a game against Georgia Southwestern. His 21 points matches a career-high set in his freshman year against Georgia College.

- Bennett Fuzak contributed 15 points, while Colin Cotter and Shaquan Cantrell also added double figures with 11 and 10 points, respectively.

- The Nighthawks were 11-of-23 from beyond the three-point line. Flagler shot just 2-of-11 from distance.

- UNG's win was the sixth straight against Flagler in the all-time series, leading 10-1 in the matchup. The Nighthawks have never lost in St. Augustine.

NEXT UP
North Georgia will take on Augusta on Tuesday in Christenberry Fieldhouse. Tip time is set for 11 a.m.