Dahlonega, GA – The Emmanuel Women's Basketball team took on Georgia College this afternoon in regional action. It was an evenly matched game with both teams making key plays, but a strong third quarter for the Bobcats helped Georgia College earn a 64-54 win. With the loss, the Lions fall to 0-2 on the season. 
 
In the first quarter, the Bobcats got out to an early 5-2 lead, but a three-pointer by Abby Crawford would tie things at 5. The teams would trade points and the lead early in the 1^st. The Bobcats would go up by as much as four points during the quarter, but the Lions roared back to tie things at 17-17 to end the quarter. Emmanuel was 6-16 from the field in the 1^st, and 3-4 from the free throw line. 
 
In the 2^nd quarter, the Bobcats took an early lead, but two made free throws by Lizzie Teasley would put the Lions on top, 21-20. The Lions would lead by as much as 5 points late in the quarter, on a three-pointer by Naomi Roberts and would lead the Bobcats 35-32 heading into the break.
 
The Bobcats offense started clicking in the third quarter, connecting on 35% of their shots from the field and 7-8 at the charity stripe. The Lions shot 25% from the field (3-12). A 14-0 run by the Bobcats would end the quarter with Georgia College leading the Lions by 14, 55-41. 
 
In the fourth quarter, 8 points by Ade'Jah James would cut the Bobcats lead to 8. The Lions were 3-16 from the field (18.75%) and 100% from the free throw line. The Bobcats would take the game, 64-54. 
 
James and Abby Crawford would lead the Lions would 16 points apiece, with Crawford going 3-8 from three. James led the team with 11 rebounds and Addie Penick had 2 assists on the night.
 
The Lions are back in action on Wednesday when they travel to Aiken, SC where they'll face USC Aiken at 5PM. For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com.