Americus, Ga – The Augusta University Women's basketball team wrapped its season with first-round loss to North Georgia in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament Wednesday evening. The Jags fell 80-69 putting a cap on a 17-12 season.
 
Augusta (17-12, 10-8 PBC)
FG% 47.2
3PT% 27.3
FT% 66.7
 
North Georgia (19-9, 10-8 PBC)
FG% 52.7
3PT% 44
FT% 64.7
 
 
The first quarter between the two teams was virtually equal, with both teams scoring 15 points and neither team leading by more than a single possession. North Georgia shot over 57 percent in the second quarter to help create an eight-point separation at halftime and the Nighthawks would lead for the rest of the contest. The No. 4 seed led by as many as 20 points in the final period. Augusta would narrow the lead to eight again but would eventually fall 80-69 to close the year.  

All-Conference performer Kennedi Manning led Augusta, scoring 23 points and 6 rebounds. The senior shot 9-for-14 and was a perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line. Also named All-Conference this season, Tomiyah Alford turned in 14 points and 3 steals. Autumn Phillips tallied 16 points. Senior leader Kiera Howard wrapped her career with 3 assists and a steal.
 
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