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Georgia College & State University women's basketball team hit the road Wednesday (Dec. 19) afternoon to take on Limestone University and fell 58-55 as the Saints rallied in the fourth quarter at the Timpken Center.
GCSU fell to 5-4 on the season, while Limestone improved to 6-5. The Bobcats return to action Dec. 30 in the Centennial Center at 1 p.m. to take on Albany State University.
The Bobcats got off to a hot start fresh off the bus, outscoring the Saints 23-13 in the first 10 minutes of play. Limestone matched the 23 point spot by outscoring the Bobcats 23-9 in the second quarter and leading 36-32 going into the half.
After halftime, GCSU came out and put up 14 points to the Saints eight to lead 46-44 going into the final 10 minutes of the contest. The Bobcats extended their lead to 53-46 with 7:52 remaining in the game on a
Hannah Cail jumper, but they were outscored 12-2 to end the game. GCSU went scoreless the final 5:43 of the game and missed their final 12 field goal attempts.
Cail lead the GCSU offense, icing 15 points on seven field goals.
Myra Strickland knocked down the second most points with 10 with two buckets behind the three point arc.
Ashyia Willis served as the team's third leading scorer with eight points. Willis and
Cierra Foster led the team in assists with two each.
Despite the loss, GCSU out rebounded Limestone 48-45.
Jada Warren and
Dashaun Jackson both nabbed an outstanding 11 rebounds on the afternoon. Warren had seven under the Bobcat basket for second chance points and Jackson claimed four offensive rebounds. On the defensive side of the ball, Jackson prevented the Saints from regaining possession with seven defensive rebounds while Warren contributed four. Jackson and Warren also contributed six and two points, respectively. Cail was the third leading rebounder with six all coming under the Limestone bucket.
About GCSU Athletics
Owning the top Academic Success Rate among all public colleges and universities in Division II for three consecutive academic years, the Georgia College Department of Athletics sponsors 11 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. GCSU Athletics has won three-straight Presidents' Awards for Academic Excellence, and are two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup and three-time winners of the PBC Institution of the Year Sportsmanship Award. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' continued appearances in postseason competition as well as high-level academic success and community-service involvement. Bobcat Athletics embodies the mantra of "Graduating Champions for Life." Sign up at @GCSUBobcats on all social media outlets for up-to-the-minute reports or subscribe to the
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