COLUMBUS, Ga. - The University of North Georgia men's basketball team dropped its third straight contest Saturday at Columbus State, 77-69.
North Georgia kept it close early, but a 12-0 Cougar run midway through the first half put the Nighthawks down by 16, 24-8. UNG fought back, cutting the lead all the way down to three at 31-28 with 2:32 left in the first half before CSU finished the period with a 6-0 spurt.
In the second half, the Nighthawks could never get closer than three possessions as Columbus State answered every run from UNG to preserve the win.
NOTES
- Despite the loss, UNG clinched a spot in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament Saturday as Clayton State took a loss to Georgia College. North Georgia is currently tied for sixth with Lander in the standings.
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Malik Hardy led the way with 21 points, while
Greg Billups, Jr. had 11.
Zach Brown also finished in double figures with 10.
- Columbus State turned 14 North Georgia turnovers into 20 points.
NEXT UP
The Nighthawks will look to snap the streak Wednesday at Augusta. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
