Young Harris College Athletics

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | The Young Harris College Mountain Lions women's basketball team faced off against Conference Carolinas foe Shorter University and saw their seven-game home winning streak come to an end with a narrow 66-65 loss on Wednesday (Jan. 8) evening at The Harp. 

Despite a valiant effort led by Kamryn Bates, who scored a game-high 20 points, the Mountain Lions fell short in the final moments. The defeat drops Young Harris to a 9-5 overall record, while the Hawks improved to 9-2 overall. 

QUOTE FROM HEAD COACH LINDSEY HUFFMAN: 

"I don't feel we played our best basketball as a team today. There are so many factors that go into winning- rebounding and half-court defense are at the top of that list in my opinion. I didn't feel our half-court defense was as impactful as it usually is, and I wasn't happy with our rebounding efforts. We gave up way too many paint points and didn't consistently convert our shots at the rim. Good teams learn from the losses. We will be very focused on growing from this loss in the next few practices." 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Kamryn Bates once again led the Mountain Lions with 20 points, two rebounds, and an assist, showcasing her scoring prowess. 

• Ivona Miljanic contributed 16 points, including a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line, and added five steals to her impressive defensive effort. 

• Parehuia Delamere had a solid game with seven points, six rebounds, and four assists, along with five steals. 

• Lilly Griffith pulled down eight rebounds and added four points, while Chassidy Fedd was a perfect 4-for-4 from the field, scoring 11 points off the bench. 

• Tori Smiley led the Hawks with 16 points, while Amya Patterson added 14 points and five rebounds. 

• The Hawks capitalized on key turnovers and scored 15 points off Young Harris' mistakes, along with 40 points in the paint. 

UP NEXT:

Young Harris will look to bounce back as they continue their season with another home game on the horizon.