Americus, GA – The Lakers traveled to Americus, GA on Wednesday night to take on the Hurricanes of Georgia Southwestern in a matchup that went into overtime. The Lakers played hard and competitive from start to finish, the Hurricanes pulled away in a 66-60 win.

From the tip-off, both teams came out aggressive. The Lakers traded buckets early, with Kyla Greene and Nya Young scoring key points and setting up teammates. Etaria Gibbons made her presence felt on the boards, grabbing rebounds that sparked transition opportunities, while Tianna Dismuke added steady points in the paint. By halftime, the Lakers trailed 21- 26 after a first half that was tightly contested and full of hustle.

Halftime Score: Lakers 21 Hurricanes 26

In the second half, the Lakers kept the pressure on, with Greene, Young, and Burts adding key baskets that kept the game within reach. Gibbons' defense and hustle helped force turnovers and create fast-break chances, and the bench provided timely energy and points that kept the team competitive. Paige McDonald also controlled the boards, pulling down 10 rebounds to help keep the Lakers in the game.The Hurricanes slowly edged ahead, but the Lakers' effort pushed the game into overtime tied at 60.

In overtime, the Lakers stayed competitive, with Young and Dismuke scoring crucial baskets and continuing to battle for rebounds. Despite their fight, the Hurricanes pulled away, finishing with a 66–60 victory, showing that the Lakers left everything on the court.

Final Score: Lakers 60 Hurricanes 66

Quick Hits :

The Lakers were led by Nya Young and Jasmyn Burts, who scored a combined 31 points.

The Lakers had a combined total of 21 steals.

Paige McDonald grabbed 10 rebounds for the Lakers.

What's Next

The Lakers (4-7) will host the Sand Sharks of USC Beaufort on January 3rd, with tip-off scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

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