COLUMBUS, Ga. | Despite a double-double from
Natalia Bolden, the Georgia College & State University women's basketball team fell to Columbus State University 87-55 in a Peach Belt Conference matchup Saturday (Feb. 14) afternoon at the Lumpkin Center in Columbus, Ga.
The Cougars improved to 21-3 overall and 15-2 in conference, while the Bobcats fell to 8-16 overall and 4-12 in the Peach Belt. GCSU returns to the Centennial Center Wednesday (Feb. 18) evening to host the University of North Georgia at 5:30 p.m. They will also be honoring their five seniors:
Natalia Bolden,
Rose Bone,
Deshona Gaither,
Hayley Shepherd, and
Bailey Vick.
The Cougars' defense set the tone early, limiting the Bobcats to just two points in the first quarter off free throws from
Nylah Nuri.
The Bobcats were able to find their offense in the second half, scoring 21 points in both the third and fourth quarters. However, the score deficit was too much to overcome. Turnovers and rebounds played a big part in the final outcome for the Bobcats.
Natalia Bolden led GCSU with 11 points, and freshmen
Caroline Beavin and
Sloane Vick added eight each. Bolden also finished with 10 rebounds.
About GCSU Athletics
Owning the top Academic Success Rate among all public colleges and universities in Division II for five consecutive academic years, the Georgia College Department of Athletics sponsors 11 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. GCSU Athletics has won six 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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