FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. | Young Harris earned a 69-59 non-conference neutral-site victory over Barry University on Friday (Dec. 20) evening. Annalise Malone led the way with 17 points as the Mountain Lions held off a fourth-quarter surge by the Buccaneers. Parehuia Delamere also shined, contributing 15 points and a near double-double with nine rebounds. Kamryn Bates added an efficient 13 points, going 6-of-7 from the field. 

The Mountain Lions improved to 8-4 overall, while the Buccaneers dropped to 9-3. 

QUOTE FROM HEAD COACH LINDSEY HUFFMAN:
"I'm so proud of our teams' resilience and fight today. Our defense was very impressive against such a high powered offensive team. Barry averages 80ppg and we held them to 59. I I love seeing our team respond with grit and toughness after a loss on Tuesday. That takes alot of maturity and humility. We were also really balanced scoring the ball tonight which was a much needed boost going into the break."

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Annalise Malone led the Mountain Lions with 17 points and five rebounds. 

• Parehuia Delamere added 15 points and nine rebounds, narrowly missing a double-double. 

• Kamryn Bates scored 13 points on an efficient 6-of-7 shooting performance. 

• Ivona Miljanic contributed 12 points, including two three-pointers, and recorded four rebounds. 

• Lilly Griffith anchored the defense with 10 rebounds and added two points. 

• Young Harris College shot 47.1% (21-52) from the field, outpacing Barry's 31.7% (20-63) shooting efficiency. 

• Barry's Audrey Jennings paced the Buccaneers with 18 points, shooting 3-for-7 from beyond the arc, while Aijah Palmore added eight points and six rebounds. 

• The Mountain Lions capitalized on turnovers, scoring 21 points compared to Barry's eight, and added 28 points in the paint. 

• Despite a strong fourth quarter where the Buccaneers shot 68.75%, the Mountain Lions' balanced attack and defensive pressure secured the win. 

UP NEXT: 

Your Mountain Lions return to action January 4 (2 p.m.) to face Livingstone College here at The Harp Recreation & Commencement Center.