YOUNG HARRIS, GA| In the first playoff game hosted at The Harp and Recreation Center in program history, the Mountain Lions advance in the Conference Carolina tournament following a win over the Converse University Valkyries (Mar 4th). YHC beat Converse with a final score of 71-59.

The Mountain Lions will head to Spartanburg, S.C. on March 8th for the next round of the conference tournament. They will face the Belmont Abbey Crusaders in an 8:30PM tipoff.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

· Young Harris was a high-energy and hot team to start the game. They jumped out to a 19-13 lead at the end of the first quarter.

· Crystal Corley was an impact player tonight, with 23 points and 18 rebounds. On top of another double-double, Corley nailed 11-15 of her free throws.

· Dustie Obah ended with the night with 18 points. She was 4-10 from beyond the arc and made these baskets in big moments.

· Kamryn Bates and Trinity Edwards also finished with double digit points, 10 and 12 respectively.

· The Mountain Lions outrebounded the Valkyries on the offensive and defensive side of the ball.

· Three Converse players found themselves in early foul trouble, ultimately fouling out.

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