University of Georgia Athletics
Lady Bulldogs Open Season With 79-58 Win Over Chattanooga
November 22, 2002 | Women's Basketball
Nov. 22, 2002
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Chattanooga, Tenn. --- The No. 8-ranked Georgia Lady Bulldogs used an 8-0 run early in the second-half en route to securing a 79-58 win over Chattanooga before 4,073 fans at McKenzie Arena on Friday night. "I thought the effort was good," head coach Andy Landers said. "When we played within ourselves and executed what we were trying to do, we did some very good things. We had some breakdowns in our decision-making at times, though. We played defense about like I thought we would. We have a long way to go. Overall, I'm very pleased. This was a great, great way to start the season."
The Lady Dogs led by double-digits most of the first half before the Lady Mocs closed to within eight points at the break. After Chattanooga trimmed the lead to six early in the second stanza, a pair of steals by freshman Sherill Baker keyed the decisive run which gave Georgia command. Christi Thomas posted game-highs of 23 points, eight rebounds and three blocks to pace the Lady Dogs.Thomas hit 10-of-12 field goals. Mary Beth Lycett chipped in 17 points, while Kara Braxton and Ebony Felder added 11 and 10, respectively. Senior Tina Taylor dished out six assists to no turnovers.
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