DOHLONEGA, GA - The Chowan University women's basketball team dropped to 0-2 on the year after falling to North Georgia State College and University 51-42 this evening at the Chick-Fil-A Classic. North Georgia hauled in 17 offensive boards and scored 21 points off Hawks miscues to hang on to the nine point victory. CU's Talaya Lynch led the offensive effort with 13 points. She also had nine rebounds on the night. 

The Hawks turned the ball over 22 times and lost the battle of the boards 45-35. On the night Chowan shot better from the floor at 33% (16-49) and hit five three pointers. After trailing 25-17 at the half, Chowan couldn't cut away at North Georgia's lead in the second half despite outscoring them 25-23. 

Ransheda Jennings came in with nine points, three assists, and four steals while Najah Harris chipped in seven points in the loss. NGSCU improves to 3-1 on the year while Chowan falls to 0-2.

The Hawks will play Clayton State tomorrow afternoon at 2:00pm in the second game at the Chick-Fil-A Classic. Fans can follow the game via live stats at www.saintssports.com.