(JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn.)– A sluggish second half doomed the University of North Georgia women’s basketball team in their 92-61 loss to Carson-Newman. The Nighthawks held a 37-36 lead at the halftime break, but C-N controlled the second half to hand the Nighthawks their first loss of the season.
Caroline Martin led UNG in scoring with 15 points tallying four assists and three rebounds. Josie Earnhardt scored 13 points in the contest, good for second on the team.
Kaylee Sticker and Lizzie Campbell led the team on the glass, corralling seven rebounds each. C-N had five different players score double-digit points in the game.
Key Moments
- Earnhardt had three made threes in the first half leading the team in scoring early with 11 points in the first half.
- C-N scored 22 points off of turnovers in the game.
- The Eagles shot 53% from the field overall and 67% in the second half.
- C-N outscored North Georgia by 32 points in the second half.
Next Up
The Nighthawks will look to rebound in Peach Belt Conference play against Flagler on Saturday, December 10th, for a 1:30 pm tip-off. The Saints (2-6) are coming off a 63-62 win against Emory & Henry. The Nighthawks (6-1) swept Flagler in their two meetings last season.
