YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. YHC put up a dominant performance in the Harp this evening, defeating the Southern Wesleyan Warriors with a final score of 99-69 (Feb 11^th). The Mountain Lions had an impressive six athletes in double-digit figures. 99 total points and seventeen made 3PT shots marks the most in both categories for Young Harris Women's Basketball in Division II program history!
 
The Mountain Lions advance to 16-8 overall and are 9-6 in Conference Carolinas. The Warriors move to 7-17 overall and are 3-13 in Conference Carolinas. 
 
QUOTING HEAD COACH LINDSEY HUFFMAN:
"I thought we played really good basketball tonight. We shared the ball at a really high level… 29 assists to 16 turnovers is very impressive and speaks to our team's connectivity. I think Kamryn Bates is playing with a ton of poise and confidence right now. I'm super proud of the improvements she has made this month. Everyone on our team impacted the game tonight. I love seeing this team play with joy and passion. We are a very good team when we play with that kind of energy."

QUOTING ASSISTANT COACH ALLIE CRAIG CRUCE:
"Really proud of our girls and their team effort tonight. I thought we shared the basketball extremely well and played unselfish. They are such humble individuals that are always cheering on one another's successes, and I think tonight was a testament to that. It says a lot to the culture Coach Huffman administers throughout our program and how coachable these young ladies are."
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Kamryn Bates (18), Courtney Davis (17), Ivona Miljanic (14), Chassidy Fedd (12), Annalise Malone (11), and Lilly Griffith (11) were the top scorers for Young Harris. 
• Lilly Griffith had some numbers to note. She went 4-5 from the field, 3-4 from the three-point line, and had five rebounds. 
• The Mountain Lions scored 57 points before halftime. They led the warriors 57-35.
• Courtney Davis was stellar from beyond the arc, nailing 5 of 7. 
• YHC spread the offense around this evening – totaling 29 assists. 
• The Mountain Lions found consistency from the FT line. 90% of shots were made. 
• Young Harris had 26 points in the paint to Southern Wesleyan's 20.
• 10 different athletes recorded points for YHC.  

UP NEXT: The Mountain Lions hit the road this Saturday (Feb 15^th) and will travel to the University of Mount Olive for a 2PM tip-off. 
 
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