AIKEN, S.C. – A four-point loss marked the end of the regular season for the University of North Georgia women's basketball team. The Nighthawks fell 54-50 in their road matchup against USC Aiken (18-10, 12-6). North Georgia's defense kept them afloat, but a poor shooting night was a key component of the loss.
Caroline Martin led the team in scoring, finishing with 14 points and five rebounds, adding three steals.
Kayla Massop and
Kaylee Sticker both finished second in scoring with 11 points. Massop finished with a double-double after grabbing 12 rebounds, six on the offensive end.
Massop finished with four blocks and three steals, highlighting an impressive defensive performance. Sticker finished with two blocks, and
Josie Earnhardt led the team in steals with four.
Key Moments
- The Nighthawks scored five straight to end the half, taking a six-point lead into the break.
- North Georgia stretched the lead to as large as eight before USCA began to mount their comeback.
- UNG made it a one-point game with 5:03 remaining but couldn't tie it up, ending with the four-point loss.
Next Up
The Nighthawks finish the regular season at 18-9 overall and 10-8 in the Peach Belt Conference. North Georgia will head to the PBC tournament in Americus, Ga., beginning on Wednesday (Mar. 1).
