by Tyler Peck, sports information graduate assistant
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - First place in the Peach
Belt Conference (PBC) West Division was on the line today as the
women's basketball team at Georgia College & State University
(15-6, 8-3 PBC) took on the No. 15 Clayton State University Lakers
(18-3, 9-2 PBC). Clayton State doubled Georgia College's efforts
winning 70-35 and took over first place in the division.
The Bobcats struggled to hit shots the entire contest, making
10-of-62 (.161) from the floor, including 3-of-16 (.188) from
three-point territory, which is usually Georgia College's strong
suit, averaging .322 per game.
Junior guard Dominique Huffin
(Tucker, Ga.) led Georgia College with 11 points, hitting
5-of-6 free-throws and collecting five rebounds. Classmate
Jessica
Baker (Snellville, Ga.) had seven points, going 4-of-5
from the charity stripe.
Georgia College was outmatched 50-10 in the paint and 23-4 in
points off turnovers.
Two Lakers scored in double-digits, as Latonda Bruce led all
scorers with 19 points and teammate Teshymia Tillman aided with 17
points.
John
Carrick's squad hits the hardwood Thursday, Feb. 11
against Augusta State University on the road at 5:30 p.m.
The GCSU Department of Athletics, winners of the 2008-09 PBC
Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the
NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, GCSU prides
itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by
the Bobcats' multiple appearances in post-season competition as
well as documented academic success and community-service
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