DAHLONEGA – Three Nighthawks scored in double figures as the No. 24 University of North Georgia women's basketball team wrapped up its non-conference schedule with a 76-62 win over Reinhardt on Saturday afternoon at the Lynn Cottrell Arena at the UNG Convocation Center.
Emily Trushel led the way with a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds highlighted by a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe.
Livi Blackstock came off the bench to post a season-best 17 points.
Ansley Hall added 12 points and nine rebounds.
Trushel's double-double was the first of her career as a Nighthawk.
After leading by three at half (32-29), UNG opened the third quarter with a 13-4 run, but back-to-back threes from the Eagles would get Reinhardt back to a single possession game late in the quarter.
UNG again opened the fourth quarter with another 12-3 burst and would hold a double-figure advantage for the remainder of the contest.
The contest for Reinhardt (12-0) is counted as an exhibition. RU's Maria Sanchez Ponce led all scorers with a game-high 23 points and a team-high 10 rebounds.
North Georgia connected on 19-of-22 (86%) attempts from the free throw line.
North Georgia (7-3) will turn to Peach Belt Conference action on Wednesday, Jan. 3 with a 5:30 p.m. tip against visiting Clayton State.
