No. 21 Women’s Basketball Overcomes Slow Start for 70-65 WinOver Lakers
Team FYN Sports, University of North Georgia January 30, 2018
MORROW, Ga. – Trailing by 13 early, the No. 21 University of North Georgia women’s basketball team fought all the way back and hung on late for a 70-65 win over Clayton State Monday night at The Loch. The Nighthawks have won 11 straight games and are two wins away from clinching a spot in the Peach Belt Conference tournament.
The Lakers jumped out to 12-3 lead in the first four minutes and extended that lead to 20-7 before the Nighthawks started chipping away. UNG cut the lead to just one at the half for a 34-33 score after two quarters.
North Georgia took its first lead of the night with 6:06 to play in the third period, 37-36, but the Lakers stretched their lead back out to six through the third. The Nighthawks went on to outscore Clayton State, 25-14, in the final period to claim the road win.
Amber Skidgel came alive in the fourth quarter to lead the Nighthawks in scoring with 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including three baskets from distance.
NOTES
– Julie McKie scored 12 points, all of which came from the free throw line. For the Lakers, Abreylin Rackley led the way with 18 points, 12 of which came from behind the arc.
– Only three other times has North Georgia had a winning streak go 11 games or longer since the 2001-02 season, including two 15-game winning streaks.
– UNG went 30-of-36 from the free throw line in the game. The 30 made free throws ties the fifth-most made free throws in a single game in the NCAA era.
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FORT BENNING, Ga. – After an undefeated regular season, the University of North Georgia cross country team will travel to Fort Benning, Georgia, for a second time this season to compete in the Peach Belt Conference Championship Saturday morning. This will be the Peach Belt Conference’s 27th Cross Country Championships, and Columbus State University will host the event for the first time since 2006 and the third overall. The championship will be contested over a 5k course, the first time the PBC has held a 5k in the championship since 2008. The Nighthawks have won all four races this season, including the Cougar Invitational on the same course last month. Brittany Truitt has the opportunity to become the 11th women’s cross country runner in PBC history to be named a four-time All-Conference honoree. She has the fastest time in the conference this season at 17:55 and has not finished lower than third individually all season. North Georgia will also look to make program history as the first cross country team to bring home a championship after finishing runner-up the past three years. The race will start at 9:00 a.m. Admittance to the race is free, but those wishing to attend need to allow time to pass through security at Fort Benning. More information about gaining access to the base, directions and maps can be found here. |
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UNG softball opens with 7-1 win over Southern Wesleyan
University of North Georgia February 15, 2019
LUMPKIN CO., GA
According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, junior, Marley Stowers, hit a grand slam over the left field wall, pushing No.3 UNG softball team to a 7-1 win over Southern Wesleyan Friday afternoon.
Marley Stowers (Photo courtesy of UNG Athletics)
Kaylyn Anthony scored the game’s first run on a SWU error in the first inning of the opening game of the Cottrell Foundation Loyal Blue Classic. After loading the bases, the Nighthawks got Stowers up to bat and, with a full count, she put the softball well out of the park to push the lead to 5-0.
Kaylyn Anthony (Photo courtesy of UNG Athletics)
Anthony struck an RBI single in the fourth inning before Katelyn Perry tacked on another run ins the sixth on an RBI single. The Warriors pushed a run across in the top of the seventh to bring the game to its final score.
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Smith named PBC pitcher of the week
University of North Georgia February 12, 2019
LUMPKIN, GA
University of North Georgia softball player, Kylee Smith, has been named the Peach Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week. The conference announced their consideration on Tuesday afternoon.
Smith was 2-0 in three NFCA Leadoff Classic appearances, allowing just two hits in 13.2 innings, with a total of 24 strikeouts. She also picked up her first win against No. 19 Lenoir-Rhyne University, going all seven innings with two hits allowed and one walk while striking out 15.
The UNG sophomore pitched five, no-hit innings, landing a 6-3 win over Hillsdale. Overall, Smith struck out six, before pitching 1.2 innings of relief against California University of Pennsylvania, where she struck out three with no hits nor walks allowed. Smith is currently tied for the league lead in wins and is second in strikeouts.
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UNG President visits LC Library to discuss her new children’s book
Community, Education February 1, 2019
DAHLONEGA, GA
University of North Georgia President, Dr. Bonita Jacobs, visited the Lumpkin County Library for a book reading/signing of her new book, “UNG The Gold I See!” on Thursday. The children’s book is one of five that will be released by Dr. Jacobs and the UNG Press.
Dr. Bonita Jacobs visits Lumpkin County Library
Dr. Jacobs told FYN that she was inspired to write the children’s books after she was gifted a copy of Barbara Walsh’s “The Poppy Lady.” “I loved the idea of using a children’s book to tell the history of North Georgia.” She also explains that the “genesis” of the book was to raise money for scholarships, “I’m very passionate about scholarships.” Dr. Jacobs explained, “and all profits from my books go straight to scholarship funds.” Jillian Murphy, Assistant Managing Editor with UNG Press added the book has sold enough copies to fund a few scholarships already.
Dr. Bonita Jacobs visits Lumpkin County Library
Dr. Jacobs also expressed gratitude for the book’s illustrator, J’anell Short, who is also Dr. Jacob’s sister, “We were able to save a lot on costs and also have a quick release date, thanks to her willingness to help.” She also added, “I’m very heartened by how well the book has been received.”
Dr. Bonita Jacobs visits Lumpkin County Library
Copies of “UNG The Gold I See!” are available at the UNG Bookstore.
UNG will host NCAA Division II Showcase on ESPN3
University of North Georgia January 2, 2019
LUMPKIN CO., GA
According to the University of North Georgia Athletic Department, UNG will host the NCAA Division II Showcase in front of a national audience, as both Nighthawks basketball teams receive Columbus State on Wednesday, January 9, in the Peach Belt Conference. The games will broadcast on ESPN3 and are scheduled for 5:30pm and 7:30pm.
As established in the NCAA’s Showcase agreement, UNG will have five different sports broadcasting nationally from their home campus, which makes them the first school in Division II to accomplish this achievement.
The nationally televised doubleheader is part of the reward for winning the NCAA Award of Excellence for the Operation Nighthawks of Honor initiative back in 2017. As part of Wednesday’s doubleheader, the UNG athletic department will hold its annual ceremony at halftime of the women’s game honoring those who were killed during, or associated with, the Korean War. Each of the university’s teams was assigned a UNG graduate or former student that were killed in action while serving the country.
The game will serve as a “blue-out,” with games and contests throughout the night for fans to enjoy. The UNG Dahlonega Student Government Association will give out 1,000 free t-shirts, and there will also be a raffle throughout the night to benefit UNG’s Make-A-Wish initiative.
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UNG baseball schedule announced for 2019 season
University of North Georgia November 29, 2018
DAHLONEGA,GA
According to a press release from the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, head baseball coach, Tom Cantrell, has announced the 2019 schedule for the UNG baseball program. The 2019 schedule includes 29 home games, which will be held at Bob Stein Stadium.
Two of the eight teams that will be matching up in the 2019 season made it to the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship in Southern Indiana and Columbus State and will go against the Nighthawks during the upcoming season.
UNG will face USI February 15-17, in Dahlonega, before a trip to Columbus May 3-5 to finish the regular season.
UNG’s opener will be against Florida Tech, before opening up at home against Palm Beach Atlantic February 8-10. After the series against Southern Indiana, the Nighthawks will also open in the home Peach Belt battle against Flagler, to end a nine game season.
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New children’s book celebrates UNG Dahlonega
Community, University of North Georgia November 6, 2018
DAHLONEGA, GA
The University of North Georgia President, Bonita Jacobs, has written the first of five children’s book that will pay homage to each UNG campus. The book was published by UNG Press, and is titled, “UNG The Gold I See.”
According to a press release from UNG, the children’s book is designed to engage readers, “Of all ages through its multi-generational main characters. Benjamin Brown, daughter Jamie, and grandson Tommy each have a different goal during Visitors Day at the Dahlonega Campus. The grandfather wants to recall the memories of his years in the Corps of Cadets, while Tommy’s mother wants to remember her years in UNG’s nursing program. Tommy wants to find the legendary treasure: the gold hidden somewhere on campus. He has Nigel the Nighthawk, UNG’s mascot, and a treasure map to guide him; his grandfather and mother have their memories.”
“UNG The Gold I See” will be available November 2018, in hardback copies and will be priced at $29.99.
The next book of the series, featuring the Gainesville campus, is scheduled to be released in 2019.
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UNG men’s soccer defeat Georgia Southwestern 3-1
University of North Georgia October 29, 2018
DAHLONEGA, GA
According to a press release from the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, the men’s soccer team walked away with a 3-1 victory over Georgia Southwestern Saturday night.
The Nighthawks scored twice in the first 20 minutes, with Adam Dowdy gaining the first goal in the 12th minute, off a Jarrod Smalley free kick. Just seven minutes later, Smalley put home a goal to double the Nighthawk lead off a pass from Till Lammertz.
The ‘Canes cut the lead in half in the 29th minute when Chris Avery scored, but UNG put the game away in the 56th minute off a Matheus Abreu to Prince Domafriyie connection that pushed the match to its final score.
The Nighthawks are scheduled to play Clayton State in the PBC quarterfinals on Tuesday, at the UNG Soccer Complex.
UNG women’s soccer falls to UNC Pembroke in 3-0 final
University of North Georgia October 23, 2018
DAHLONEGA, GA
According to a press release by the University of North Georgia Athletic Department, UNG, Rilee Seering, scored her only goal of the season in overtime with the University of North Carolina Pembroke. The UNC Bravehawks pushed past the UNG women’s soccer team Tuesday, October 23rd in a 1-0 finish.
The Bravehawks came out quick in the first half of play, “firing nine shots toward frame and forcing Hannah Goudy to make four big saves to keep the match level. After halftime, UNG put forth the most pressure, shooting 11 times on UNCP’s goal but only putting one shot on frame, ” During overtime, UNC freshman,Christine Rolfes, put in a cross from the right side of the field, finding Seering who went back post for the golden goal.
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UNG junior in top ten for men’s golf after Matt Days Invitational
University of North Georgia October 23, 2018
Lumpkin Co., GA
According to a press release from the University of North Georgia Athletic Department, the men’s golf team holds ninth place in the Matt Days Invitational at Oak Mountain Gold Club after UNG junior, Tanner Merck, “carded a two-under 70 in the second round of the day.”
UNG junior Tanner Merck. Photo courtesy of UNG Athletics
Merck had six birdies in the two rounds Monday, including four in the second 18 of the day. His one-under 143 is good for a tie for ninth individually in the tournament.
As a team, UNG shot back-to-back scores of 292 and sits 10 shots out of a three-way tie for second place after the first day of competition. Young Harris leads the tournament with a 36-hole total of 563. The Mountain Lions are 11 strokes ahead of Clayton State, Montevallo and West Georgia, who are all tied for second. Lee rounds out the top five.
Individually, YHC’s John Bolger shot a second-round score of six-under 66 to take the lead by one stroke over his teammate Cameron Kellett and Lee’s Dylan Lillard.
The Nighthawks will wrap up the tournament tomorrow with tee time set for 9am.
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