Lion Taming; Canes Defeat Young Harris 78-65

Lion Taming; Canes Defeat Young Harris 78-65

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team opens their 2023-24 campaign with a 78-65 victory over Young Harris College at the Southeast Region Crossover.

Jalen Johnson tied with the team in points (15) shooting nearly 55 percent from the field, going three out of seven from three-point range, and grabbing six rebounds. Jordan Johnson also recorded 15 points shot nearly 56 percent from the field and made five out of eight of his three-point shots, he also recorded three assists.

Inside the Storm

  • Free-throw percentage heavily favored Young Harris 66.7-52.6
  • GSW forced 11 turnovers in the game 
  • GSW had the rebound advantage 35-23
  • Four GSW players scored double-digit points 

Next Up

Georgia Southwestern will stay in Dahlonega for the second game of the Southeast Region Crossover against Limestone University at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday