AUGUSTA, Ga. – The University of North Georgia men's basketball team fell to sixth-seeded Columbus State in its Peach Belt Conference quarterfinal game against the Cougars, 74-69.
AJ White led the team in scoring, finishing with 22 points and three steals, making eight of his 13 attempts.
Frank Champion finished with 20 points and nine rebounds, adding three blocks and one steal while becoming the primary facilitator for the offense with six assists.
Giancarlo Bastianoni matched Champion for the team lead in rebounds, finishing with nine points and nine rebounds while adding two blocks of his own.
Key Moments
- The Nighthawks opened the game on an 11-2 run, ending with 15:41 left in the first half.
- Columbus State battled back, with UNG holding a 37-32 lead at the halftime break.
- The Cougars (16-13) took the lead with 7:40 remaining in the game and held it from there. The Nighthawks were able to keep it close but couldn't take the lead back.
Next Up
North Georgia moves to 20-7 on the season and will await a potential NCAA Tournament selection. A selection in the 2023 NCAA Division II Tournament would be the first appearance in the NCAA DII national tournament in program history.
