ROME, Ga.- The Lady Hawks finished their two game homestand against the Lady Argonauts of West Florida. The game was a physical battle, but the Lady Argonauts outlasted the Lady Hawks 83-78.

The first quarter was evenly matched as each team scored 16 points. Then Shorter took a two-point lead into halftime off a half-court buzzer beater 3-pointer by Ansley Barge. West Florida then outscored Shorter in the third and fourth quarters (28-22 & 24-23). Shorter had 10 fast break points and 19 points off the bench. Shorter led in FG percentage (46.8%-42.2%), 3PT percentage (52.9%-25.0%), and FT percentage (68.8%-67.6%).

Jasmine Gaines led the team with 25 points. Tiara Lewis recorded another double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Kelly Pickett and Ansley Barge both scored 11 points and Azaria Howard scored 10 points. Azaria Howard and Ansley Barge both recorded four rebounds in this game.  

The Lady Hawks next game will be on the road in Livingston, Alabama for a matchup with the Lady Tigers of West Alabama. Tip off is set for 3 PM EST.