AMERICUS, Ga. - A 10-point lead after the first quarter was the difference as the No. 12 University of North Georgia women's basketball team defeated Georgia Southwestern, 69-58, Saturday in the Storm Dome.

After GSW hit the opening bucket of the game, UNG went on a 13-0 run to take a 13-3 lead, spurred on by three made baskets from Lacie McCoy. The Nighthawks led, 20-10, after one quarter of play, an advantage that proved to be the difference.

The final three quarters were each one-point differentials between the Hurricanes and the Nighthawks. The 'Canes cut the lead to two in the third quarter, but UNG responded with a 9-0 run to stretch the lead back out to 11. GSW never got closer than eight the rest of the way.

NOTES
- Julianne Sutton led UNG in scoring with 14 points in 17 minutes of action. McCoy added 12 off the bench, while Caroline Martin contributed 11.

- North Georgia assisted on 16 of 23 made baskets. The Hurricanes had just five dimes.

- The Nighthawks finished 19-for-31 from the charity stripe. GSW was 17-for-28.

NEXT UP
North Georgia returns home for a Monday matinee matchup against Francis Marion. Tip time is set for 3 p.m.