DAHLONEGA – The No. 19 University of North Georgia women's basketball team fell in their midweek Peach Belt Conference matchup versus Young Harris on Wednesday in Lynn Cottrell Arena at the UNG Convocation Center. The Nighthawks failed to withstand a late surge by the Mountain Lions, falling 65-61.
Caroline Martin led the team offensively, scoring 22 points on 7-of-15 shooting, adding seven assists.
Kaylee Sticker was the only other double-digit scorer, making four shots on six attempts to finish with 11 points. The Nighthawks move to 14-4 overall and 6-3 in PBC play, and it was the second straight loss this season.
Key Moments
- Young Harris (8-9, 4-5 PBC) outscored UNG 12-4 in the opening seven minutes before the Nighthawks answered with both sides tied at 16 to end the first quarter.
- UNG rebounded with a solid quarter offensively and defensively, outscoring YHC 19-12 to take a seven-point lead into the halftime break.
- Makenzie Johnson (YHC) found her rhythm in the fourth quarter scoring eight points from inside the paint as the Mountain Lions mounted the comeback outscoring UNG 23-13 to complete the upset.
Next Up
North Georgia will look to rebound at home when they host USC Aiken (11-8, 5-4 PBC) on Saturday (Jan. 28) for a 1:30 p.m. tipoff versus the Pacers. The Pacers are coming off a 68-52 victory over Augusta.
