No. 7 women’s basketball blows past Cougs, 85-53

DAHLONEGA – The No. 7 University of North Georgia women’s basketball team hit 12 three pointers as they took care of Columbus State, 85-53, Saturday afternoon.

Leading from start to finish, the Nighthawks jumped out to a 6-0 lead and extended their lead to as many as 12 in the first quarter and 18 by halftime. UNG never took the foot off the gas, storming away to the 32 point win.

NOTES

– Caroline Martin led all scorers with 21 points, while Josie Earnhardt had 19. Julianne Sutton recorded another double-double, scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds in just 25 minutes of play.
– Abbie Franklin recorded a near triple-double, putting up nine points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
– UNG was 12-for-28 from three and 17-for-20 from the free throw line.

NEXT UP
North Georgia starts a two-game road swing with a Battle of Blood Mountain matchup at Young Harris Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m.