DAHLONEGA - The University of North Georgia men's basketball team fell Wednesday night to AUM, 71-60, despite leading by 11 in the second half.

North Georgia and AUM traded the lead throughout much of the first half before the Nighthawks went on an 8-2 run to end the first half and take a 31-26 lead into the locker room. UNG came out in the second half and extended their lead to 39-28 behind another quick 8-2 run.

AUM answered, however, using a game-high 25 points from Isaiah Hart to bolster a 43-21 finish for the Warhawks on their way to the win.

NOTES
- Frank Champion recorded his third consecutive double-double and fifth of his UNG career with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Eric Jones finished a single point shy of his second double-double of the 2021-22 season, adding nine points and 11 boards.

- UNG had 17 offensive rebounds, but could only convert 11 second chance points. AUM had six offensive boards for five second chance points.

- The two teams combined for 35 turnovers.

NEXT UP
North Georgia will welcome Georgia College to the Convocation Center for a 3:30 p.m. tilt Saturday to open league play.