DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia women's basketball exacted revenge with a 87-59 Peach Belt Conference victory over Columbus State in Lynn Cottrell Arena in the UNG Convocation Center. The Nighthawks rolled through the first three quarters of play, outscoring CSU by double-digits in each quarter.
Kayla Massop led the team in scoring with 22 points, recording a double-double by grabbing 11 rebounds.
Massop and
Caroline Martin tied for the team lead in rebounds with 11, both securing a double-double, with Martin adding 14 points to the cause.
Niyah Lutz finished second in scoring with 15 points, adding five rebounds.
Kaylee Sticker finished with a team-high five assists with eight rebounds, four on the offensive end.
The Nighthawks move to 17-8 overall and 9-7 in Peach Belt Conference play.
Key Moments
- North Georgia scored the first nine points of the game. The Nighthawks continued the run, outscoring CSU 18-4 in the opening seven minutes of play.
- The Nighthawks began the second quarter on a 19-1 run. The run ended with UNG holding a 40-13 advantage with 2:01 left before the halftime break.
- UNG continued to push, stretching the lead to 32 points at the beginning of the fourth.
Next Up
The Nighthawks move on to host Augusta on Wednesday (Feb. 22) for the final home game of the season. The Jaguars are in the midst of a four-game win streak, defeating Flagler 68-52 over the weekend.
