Myrtle Beach, S.C.----The 12th-ranked University of North Georgia Nighthawks edged Wingate University 67-61 in NCAA Division II women's basketball action Monday evening. North Georgia improves to 9-1 overall, while the Bulldogs fall to 8-2 on the season.

KEY STATS

- North Georgia shot 40 percent from the field; Wingate shot 38 percent
- UNG hit four-of-22 threes; the 'Dogs were six-for-13 from deep
- North Georgia held a 37-35 rebounding advantage; WU had a 15-10 edge in second-chance points
- UNG scored 19 points off 21 Wingate turnovers
- The Nighthawks were 17-for-22 at the free throw line; the 'Dogs went 13-for-17

KEY BULLDOGS

- Hannah Clark had 20 points, five rebounds and five assists to lead the Bulldogs
- Laura Kozo added 12 points, three boards, two assists and two blocks
- Emily Hege contributed 11 points and six rebounds
- Lauren Sullivan had 10 points, seven rebounds and four assists
- Jaia Wilson added six points, three boards and a steal

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Dec. 30, hosting Belmont Abbey at 2 p.m.