Ga. Southwestern GS 14-14,8-10 Peach Belt

Lander Lander 14-13,8-10 Peach Belt

Ga. Southwestern GS

14-14,8-10 Peach Belt

Final

Mar. 08, 2025

Lander Lander

14-13,8-10 Peach Belt

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	3	4	F
Ga. Southwestern GS	16	11	15	17	59
Lander Lander	15	11	12	14	52

Summary
Box Score

Hailey Franklin

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | 3/8/2025 8:45:00 PM | Hailey Franklin - Assistant Sports Information Director

Lander Falls to Georgia Southwestern in Peach Belt Semifinals, 59-52

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Lander's bid for a Peach Belt Conference Championship ended in the semifinals on Friday, as they fell to Georgia Southwestern 59-52 at the UNG Convocation Center.

The Bearcats (14-13, 8-10 PBC) struggled offensively throughout the game, shooting just 30.6 percent from the field. Despite a strong performance from Quadaija Langley, who finished with 14 points and four rebounds, Lander could not overcome a slow start and poor shooting in the second half.

The Bearcats battled throughout, tying the game six times and exchanging the lead three times, but Georgia Southwestern (14-14, 8-10 PBC) pulled away late to advance to the championship.

Lander trailed by five points, 16-11, after the first quarter, and despite a resilient effort in the second, during which they kept pace with Georgia Southwestern, the Bearcats couldn't regain the lead. Lander shot just 25 percent in the second quarter, and the Hurricanes led 27-26 at halftime.

The Bearcats came out strong in the third quarter, keeping the Hurricanes lead to just one point, but Georgia Southwestern responded with a 17-point fourth quarter, pulling away for the victory.

Trinity Thomas also had a solid outing for Lander, scoring 13 points, but the Bearcats' offensive struggles, including a 20 percent shooting performance in the final period, ultimately sealed their fate.

Key Performances

Quadaija Langley led Lander with 14 points, adding four rebounds and three steals
Trinity Thomas contributed 13 points, knocking down two three-pointers and collecting four rebounds
Jazz Frierson added 12 points and three steals, providing a spark for the Bearcats
Shcira Fowles was a force on the glass, grabbing a team-high 11 rebounds
Abby Carter also dominated the boards with 10 rebounds

Despite the loss, the Bearcats put together an impressive tournament run under first-year head coach Colie Shelwick, setting a strong foundation for the program's future.

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