YOUNG HARRIS, GA| The Mountain Lions emerged victorious over the Valkyries of Converse University in a thrilling matchup at the Harp Recreation and Commencement Center this afternoon (Feb. 1st). Young Harris used a lethal offensive attack, with four players recording double digit points, and dominated the paint in route to the victory. 

The Mountain Lions move to 15-5 overall and are 10-2 in Conference Carolinas. Converse University moves to 7-11 on the season and are 6-6 in Conference Carolinas.  

QUOTE FROM HEAD COACH JEREMY CURRIER:

"First I want to thank everyone that came to support our guys. We have an incredible home court atmosphere and the support means so much to our entire team. Our guys fed off the energy in the building, we are grateful for all that came out to the game. Great win by our guys. We have been battling injury and illness all week and we had a lot of guys show the toughness required to get the win tonight. Converse is extremely well coached and a dangerous team with their shot making ability. Playing them is always a game of runs because they can make those threes in bunches. One of the best things about our team is the depth and how many players are ready when their number is called- tonight I thought Kolbe Ashe was phenomenal. Kolbe is our floor general and one of our leaders, and he has been working so hard every day- it was so good to see him have an awesome game." Continuing, "It's always rewarding to see those guys that work so hard at this get rewarded, and Kolbe embodies hard work. I thought Paul Hosey energy changed our team. Paul made hustle plays on both ends of the court- and our whole program feeds off his energy. Paul is another guy that has been so committed to the process and comes in every day with a blue collar work ethic. Both Karl and Carl continue to lead us. They are seeing a number of different defensive schemes every night and they continue to produce, and make game winning plays. Those two are awesome. I love our grit we showed on defense and we dominated the glass. I am lucky to have a team that wants to win badly." 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Karl Chavis led all scorers with 23 points, including netting two game-sealing free throws (10-14 from the line on the night) with only three seconds remaining. 

• Kolbe Ashe recorded 17 points, going 3-6 from three and collecting two steals. 

• Carl Cleveland scored 15 points (6-9 from the field) and recorded 7 rebounds in the contest. 

• Cameron Bleshoy (8 boards on the night) led the way to Young Harris out-rebounding Converse 36-28, with 13 offensive rebounds (to Converse's 3) in the contest. 

• Paul Hosey added 10 much-needed points to go along with 5 boards and a block. 

• Joel Pullen was hot for Converse all night, scoring 20 points and grabbing two steals. 

• Young Harris forced 13 turnovers and outscored Converse 30-10 in the paint to collect the win. 

UP NEXT:
The Mountain Lions will stay at home to take on Emanuel University, Wednesday (Feb. 5th), in the purple out conference matchup.