DAHLONEGA - Defense has been the cornerstone of the No. 15 University of North Georgia women's basketball team, especially inside the Convocation Center, and it showed again Saturday afternoon as the Nighthawks held defending PBC Player of the Year Jessica Harris to just two free throws on the way to a 70-57 win over No. 20 Lander.

The Bearcats held a slight advantage for the first four minutes of the game before the Nighthawks went on an 11-4 run to take the lead for, what would end up being, good. The Nighthawks forced eight first quarter turnovers, contributing to the early lead.

From there, UNG kept the defensive gameplan, holding Harris to an 0-for-9 shooting performance from the floor en route to the win.

NOTES
- Julianne Sutton finished the day with a game-high 20 points, her 28th straight double digit performance and her 12th 20-plus point game of the year. Imani Arnold and Faith Arthur each put up 11 points, while Abby Hubert netted 10.

- The Nighthawks held Lander to just 12 points off of turnovers, a low on the year for the Bearcats.

- UNG has now won 25 straight home games and are now 30-1 inside the Convocation Center. The Nighthawks have yet to lose a Peach Belt game on their home floor.

NEXT UP
North Georgia will take on Augusta at home on Wednesday with tip time set for 5:30 p.m.