YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | The Mountain Lions returned to The Harp for a home Conference Carolinas matchup on Tuesday evening (Jan. 13) and delivered a strong Lions Cup performance against Emmanuel to complete the Women's Basketball sweep and won, 62-40. Player of The Game honors go to Kamryn Bates as she had 15 points and 13 rebounds.
With the win, Young Harris rises 6-2 in conference play and to 12–4 overall, while Emmanuel falls to 5-5 in conference play and 10–6 overall.
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Kamryn Bates and Natalie Jojola led the attack for the Mountain Lions with 15 points each.
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After starting down 5-0, Young Harris went on a 12-0 run to start the game.
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Young Harris dominated the paint by outrebounding Emmanuel, 42-21.
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Young Harris shot 44 percent (22-for-50) from the field, 30 percent (6-for-20) from three, and 70.6 percent (12-for-17) at the line.
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Young Harris was able to take control of the game by going on a 17-4 run spanning through the second and third quarters.
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Emmanuel was led by Lizzie Teasley and Kate Jackson, both of whom scored 11 points.
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With the win, Young Harris is on a 7-game winning streak becoming one of the hottest teams in the conference.
UP NEXT:
Your Mountain Lions will travel to Bristol, Tennessee for their next contest on Saturday, January 17, at King University. Tip-off is set for 2:00 PM. For more information you can check yhcathletics.com; Go Mountain Lions!
