MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. | The
Georgia College & State University women's basketball team took a tough home loss to Lander University on homecoming 50-43 Saturday (Feb. 17) afternoon at the Centennial Center.
GCSU fell to 11-13 on the season and 5-9 in the Peach Belt Conference. Lander Improved to 16-8 and 9-5. The Bobcats return to the Centennial Center Wednesday (Feb. 21) for Faculty and Staff Appreciation night. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.
The first half of play low scoring for both teams as the halftime score was 18-12 in favor of Georgia College. The Bearcats had a combined 37 point second half to complete the comeback and take the 50-43 win.
Hannah Cail was the lone double figure scorer on the afternoon for the Bobcats. Cail knocked down four field goals while adding a perfect 4-for-4 day from the free thrown line for 13 points.
Jaleah Storr was the team's second leading scorer as she scored eight points on four buckets from the floor.
Ashyia Willis and
Dashaun Jackson rounded out the leading scorers both adding seven points each.
Jackson was the leading rebounder having eight defensive rebounds and three on the offensive side for 11 total.
Miracle Parker nabbed nine boards good for the second most. Parker had five on the defensive end of the court and four under the Bobcat basket.
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 four consecutive Presidents' Awards for Academic Excellence, and are two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup and four-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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