INSIDE THE MATCHUP

Final: Shorter 67, Young Harris 64


SUMMARY:

The Shorter University Hawks women's basketball team clinched a nail-biting 67-64 victory against the Young Harris Mountain Lions at the Winthrop-King Centre last Monday. The closely fought contest saw the Hawks make a triumphant comeback after trailing at halftime with a score of 27 to 31.

The game featured a rollercoaster of emotions and intensity, with the lead changing seven times and the score tied on five occasions. This demonstrates the evenly matched performance from both teams throughout the game. The largest lead by any team was 10 points, indicating how contested every moment of the game was.

Despite the Mountain Lions' strong start leading into halftime, the Hawks showcased their resilience and strategic gameplay to reverse the deficit and emerge victorious. The final score of 67-64 not only reflects the tight competition but also highlights the Hawks' ability to maintain their nerve in critical moments.

This win brings the Shorter Hawks to an impressive season record of 14-3, including a 9-2 tally within the Conference Carolinas. It also sets up an intriguing next fixture against Lees McRae in Banner Elk, NC, on February 1st. As the season advances, the Hawks continue to show promising form, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of their campaign.


NOTEWORTHY:

· Tiara Lewis recorded her seventh double-double of the season (13 points and 13 rebounds)

· Derrica McCall led the Hawks in scoring with 21 points, 5 rebounds

· Tionna baker chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds

· Amya Patterson added 11 points (two 3-pointers) and 5 rebounds

· The Hawks won the battle on the boards (33 – 31)

· The Hawks score 13 points off second chances


WORDS FROM THE HAWKS:

"This win was big for us. We were able to lock in defensively, down the stretch. We take pride in our defense and for the team to show that discipline in the last couple of minutes speaks volumes. Our seniors did their job, Derrica scored the ball in the right moments. Tiara picked up her 7th double double. Tionna was on top of every loose ball and stepped up to defend their best guard at the end of the 4th [quarter] and that's what you want out of your leaders, to lead by example. We will enjoy this for 24 hours and start preparing for our weekend matchup against Lees McRae"– Head Coach LaSheena Brooks