Basketball sweeps North Georgia

Women extend record to 14-4 after losing road contest against Francis Marion

Coming off a buzzer beater conference win, the Georgia College women’s basketball team continued their stride in a 63-55 conference win over North Georgia Feb. 2. Despite being outrebounded 42-37 and only shooting 20 percent from the three-point line in the first period, the Bobcats managed to hold it together for a hard fought win.

In her 34 minutes of court time, senior guard Chimere Jordan took control for the Bobcats for her fifth 20-plus point game this season. Jordan recorded 27 points, nine rebounds, six steals, and three blocks, truly showing her reason for being named PBC Player of the Week.

“I feel real good, glad I can help my team out and pull off the win,” Jordan said.

Fellow senior leader and guard Dominique Huffin put up 13 points in her 37-minute affair. Both seniors combined for six of the seven three-pointers, all of Jordan’s coming in the second half. “Just put it up. Put up the best shot and hope it goes in,” Jordan said.

Desperate hope has not been a need for Jordan, who is averaging 21 points a game, leading the team in points, rebounds, steals and block shots.

“Chimere’s just an outstanding talent,” Head Coach Maurice Smith said after the win. “She’s got to be consistent, which I think she’s been doing a great job of lately playing both sides of the court, defensive and offensive.”

The Bobcats struck first in the battle and looked fluid throughout an 8-0 run to start the game. Midway through the first half, the Bobcats grew cold, missing four consecutive possessions, allowing the Saints to climb within one, thanks to a timely jumper by North Georgia guard Lindsey Moss, who had 12 points and three assists. A missed three-point attempt from freshman forward Krysta Lewis led to a Georgia College turnover and lead change for the Saints, who went up for the first time, 15-14. With both teams answering each other’s shots, the score remained within single digits until the halftime whistle, where the bobcats barely stood on top 30-24.

The Bobcats came out at second half as if they were down by 20.

Recording the first bucket of the half, a consistent effort gave them the lead throughout.

Bringing the ball up the court in her calm and confident manner, sophomore guard Karisma Boykin’s 10 assists and six points helped spread the offense around, allowing for some good looks and ultimately the victory.

“Anytime you can get a win this time of year is huge,” Smith said after the win. “Everyone’s thought process should be playing to put ourselves in a position to accomplish our goals, which is to win the Peach Belt and make it to the NCAA tournament.”

The Bobcats return to the court Feb. 5 at Clayton State at 5:30 p.m.

Their conference battle wages on Thursday Feb. 10 at home against Augusta State with a 5:30 tipoff.

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