DENVER — History was made Saturday night in Denver when Shaquan Cantrell became the leading point-getter in UNG's NCAA-era history as the University of North Georgia fell in the final game of the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Cherry Creek Classic to Metro State, 82-72. With a jumper at the 11:36 mark in the first half, Cantrell surpassed Anthony Rowe for the top scorer.
The Nighthawks and Roadrunners went the first 2:39 without scoring a bucket, but the scoring picked up late as the teams battled back-and-forth in the first half. Leading by one at the half, Metro State opened the second half on a 14-9 run to take a lead that they would not give up.
NOTES
- Cantrell, a Gainesville High graduate, now has 1,153 points, passing Rowe's career total of 1,143 points scored from 2006-09. The senior finished the game with 11 points.
- Ephraim Tshimanga led North Georgia with 19 points on 7-10 shooting. Tyler Dominy added 17 while Carrod Watson finished with 10 points.
NEXT UP
The Nighthawks will fly home and host Francis Marion in the Peach Belt Conference opener on Saturday, December 2. Tip time is set for 3:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall
