YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | The Young Harris College Mountain Lions kicked off the new year on a high note, grinding out a 59–52 victory over Barton College on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 3) at The Harp. 

Player of the Game honors go to Kamryn Bates, who delivered a stellar performance with a game-high 24 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc, while adding six assists in 38 minutes of action. 

With the win, Young Harris improves to 9–4 overall and 3–2 in Conference Carolinas, while Barton falls to 7–5 (3–1 CC). 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Kamryn Bates led all scorers with 24 points, hitting four triples and going 4-of-6 from the line. 

• Chassidy Fedd posted a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 5-of-18 from the field. 

• Annalise Malone added nine points and 10 boards, knocking down two three-pointers. 

• Off the bench, Rhiannon Saller chipped in six points on 3-of-5 shooting. 

• Natalie Jojola controlled the glass with a team-high 13 rebounds and dished out four assists. 

• Young Harris shot 32.8% from the field, 33.3% from three, and 63.6% at the stripe. 

• Barton finished at 30.6% overall and 19.2% from deep. 

• The Mountain Lions dominated the boards, outrebounding Barton 42–36, and converted nine fast-break points. 

• Both teams traded leads five times, with YHC pulling away late thanks to clutch free throws and defensive stops. 

UP NEXT:

The Mountain Lions continue Conference Carolinas play on Jan. 7, traveling to face Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina.