AMERICUS, Ga. -- The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team came within two points in the third quarter but failed to regain the lead, losing 69-58 on Homecoming night inside the Storm Dome to 12-ranked North Georgia. 

The Lady Hurricanes led with a 44-41 rebound advantage over the Nighthawks. 

How It Happened: Two minutes into the opening quarter, Daelyn Craig gave GSW their first and only lead of the night when she drained a three to go up, 3-0. UNG responded with a three of their on that led to a 15-1 run. The Nighthawks took a 20-10 lead at the end of the first. 

Back-to-back three's by Jaleah Storr and Yasmin Perez cut the score down to 27-20 midway through the second quarter. GSW (8-5, 6-4 PBC) tried to cut at the lead but the Nighthawks extended the lead back to double-digits as UNG (14-1, 11-1) took a 36-25 halftime lead. 

The third quarter opened by both teams exchanging scores, but three's by Lex Chatman and Perez gave the Lady Hurricanes the upper hand. A 7-0 run saw GSW cut the score to 41-43 with 4:22 left in the third quarter but that was the last time they were within one possession. UNG erupted with a 9-1 run right into the fourth quarter, staying up 52-42. 

UNG held their double-digit lead throughout the final 10 minutes, picking up a 69-58 win. UNG shot 39 percent from the field while GSW shot 32.1 percent. Both teams attempted 16 three-pointers, but GSW drained five while UNG drained four as they finished shooting 31.3 percent. 

Who Stood Out: Perez came off the bench and finished with 16 points followed by Storr, who ended with 11 points. Chatman finished with a team-high 10 rebounds and added eight points along with A'Aliyah Clay. 

UNG was led by Julianne Sutton, who finished with 14 points and five rebounds. Lacie McCoy finished with 12 points while Caroline Martin added 11. 

Up Next: The Lady Hurricanes hits the road to play Columbus St. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, tipoff is at 5:30 p.m.