The Georgia Southern University women’s basketball team fell short in the final minutes of Saturday’s game against College of Charleston, resulting in a 44-47.

The Lady Eagles took an early advantage during the first few minutes of the half, making the score 4-1 until a three-pointer by guard Mimi Dubose gave GSU a six-point edge over College of Charleston.  

The Cougars then went on a 9-2 run that lasted over seven minutes of the first half and gave CofC the edge over the Eagles.  During the final two minutes of the first half, the Lady Eagles were able to take the lead and hold onto it, thanks to a three-pointer in the last 30 seconds by Samantha Williams that gave them the edge and an 18-16 lead at the end of the half.

The Cougars came out in the second half ready to play and scored five points until GSU was able to answer with two free throws by Janay Wilson.  The teams then continued to answer back and forth until Lacie Dowling scored a jumper and a three-pointer with 10 minutes left in the game, giving the Lady Eagles a three-point advantage and the momentum they needed to advance their lead.  A three-pointer from Dubose gave the Lady Eagles a 41-34 lead over the Cougars, but it proved to be the last time the Lady Eagles would retain the lead for the rest of the game.

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