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[Tennis] Tennis falls to IU to open spring season

Jenny Elder — 2012-02-06T11:08:43-06:00

Georgetown College men's and women's tennis teams kicked off the spring season with a pair of losses to University of Indianapolis, an NCAA Division II school. The Greyhounds men, currently 3-0 on the season, defeated GC's men 7-2, while UI beat the women 8-1 in its first match.

The Tigers were swept in the doubles competition on both sides. GC coach Jessica Cunningham's No. 1 men's doubles of Benjamin Aspillaga and Chris Bartlett and No. 2 women's team of Shelby Eden and Natalie Hill had the closes matches. The men lost 8-6 and the women fell 9-7.

[Men's Basketball] Tigers drop Wise, 94-60

Jenny Elder — 2012-02-04T21:06:51-06:00

Georgetown College men's basketball did not mess around this week in either game. After holding University of Pikeville to just 49 points, the Tigers allowed University of Virginia College at Wise just 11 more than that. The No. 12 Tigers rolled off another huge win, 94-60, at Davis-Reid Alumni Gym Saturday. They improve to 19-5 and 9-3 in the conference, heading into the final three weeks.

"We had to respond to the adversity we faced this past week on the road," said GC coach Chris Briggs. "I think they guys did a great job of that on our home court. Now we have to do it when we go on the road."

The Tigers have six more games total, five inside conference, including a rematch against No. 8 Lindsey Wilson College on Senior Day in two weeks.

[Women's Basketball] Tigers outlast Wise, 96-85

Jenny Elder — 2012-02-04T20:50:48-06:00

A pair of seniors and a sophomore helped the No. 18 Tigers (17-7, 9-3) shrug off a hungry University of Virginia College at Wise team, 96-85. The win keeps them firmly in third in the Mid-South Conference standings. Campbellsville is in fourth at 6-5, two and a half back from GC.

All the stats seemed to be in Georgetown College women's basketball team's favor at the half, but it held just a 47-43 edge over the Cavaliers (5-19, 1-12).

In the end GC was too much offensively and defensively. Senior Gina Beining recorded her second double-double of her college career, while Mikkah Rogers continued to have the hot hand from deep. Andrea Howard was one-point shy of her career high with 33 Saturday, helping thwart Kristin Mullins 29 point effort.

[Baseball] Tigers open at home for first time since 2006

Jenny Elder — 2012-02-03T22:23:28-06:00

It was 2006 the last time Georgetown College baseball got to play a season-opener at Robert N. Wilson Field. The Tigers (2-0) were scheduled to be on the road, but took a potential rainy situation in Tennessee and turned it into a home doubleheader with Asbury University, which was facing a similar fate. Georgetown needed late inning offensive power to beat the Eagles (0-2) 4-1 and 6-0.

The Tigers were schedule to go to Henderson, TN and potentially spend the weekend in a hotel. Coach Micah Baumfeld decided GC baseball would be better off finding someone to come to Georgetown. Freed-Hardeman's baseball coach agreed with the decision, feeling certain the weekend would be a washout with 80 percent chance of rain Friday and nearly the same Saturday. It just so happened that Asbury was playing in the same Tennessee area and also did not want to make the long trip and get no games.

[Baseball] Baseball opens at home

Jenny Elder — 2012-02-03T09:47:58-06:00

Georgetown College baseball's first weekend of play is not a total loss. The Tigers, who were supposed to head to Tennessee this weekend, will instead be staying home for games Friday.

The threat of rain, 80 percent chance, made it an easy decision for Freed-Hardeman and GC yesterday in canceling the four-game series. It just so happened that Asbury University ended up in the same situation as it was to travel to Union University.

"Every chance you get to play is great," said GC coach Micah Baumfeld. "Generally we don't have the benefit of home games so early, or even to start a season, but it just worked out that way. Once we knew we were not going to Henderson and Asbury couldn't go to Jackson, it just made sense."

First pitch is set for 3 pm out at Robert N. Wilson Field.

"This is the nature of spring. One plan doesn't work or can't happen, go to another plan," Baumfeld said. "Our seniors are really excited about this, and I'm glad it all worked out."

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[Women's Basketball] No. 18 Tigers weather cold start, win 66-51 over UPike

Jenny Elder — 2012-02-02T22:33:54-06:00

Georgetown College women's basketball came out a bit slow, but weathered the feisty University of Pikeville Bears Thursday for a 66-51 win. It was a tied before a 13-1 run gave GC a 28-16 lead heading into the break.

Andrea Howard led the offense with 15 points, while Jessica Waddle had 13. Devon Golden ripped down 14 boards and Lizza Jonas had 13 to help the No. 18 Tigers (16-7, 8-3) to a 56-30 advantage on the glass.

Brogan Conley had 18 points for UPike (4-19, 0-11) and Whitney Jackson added 10.

GC returns to action 2 pm Saturday hosting University of Virginia College at Wise.

[Men's Basketball] No. 12 Tigers come out fired up, beat UPike 74-49

Jenny Elder — 2012-02-02T22:32:51-06:00

Georgetown College men's basketball ended a two-game skid in fine fashion Thursday against defending national champions University of Pikeville, winning 74-49. The No. 12 Tigers came out strong and never let up, something that has plagued them the past several games.

Four GC players tallied double-figures, led by Geral Craig's 17. Allan Thomas had 14, Jordan DeMercy 13 and Aaron Morris 11.

"I just kept telling my guys to keep going," said GC head coach Chris Briggs. "We just wanted to play all the way through for 40 minutes."

[Baseball] Baseball weekend trip rained out, looking to play some home games

Jenny Elder — 2012-02-02T10:52:59-06:00

Georgetown College baseball will not be traveling to Freed-Hardeman for the four-game series this weekend. As of right now, the Tigers are looking to fill the weekend with some home games. Keep checking back for any updates.

[Men's Basketball] Shelley leads comeback, but No. 4 Tigers come up short in 79-76 loss

Jenny Elder — 2012-01-28T18:40:13-06:00

Georgetown College men's basketball fell for the second time this week on the road inside the Mid-South Conference. The No. 4 Tigers (17-5, 7-3) dug a huge hole at Campbellsville (15-7, 4-6) and despite a flurry of offense in the final nine minutes could not pull it off. The CU Tigers hung on for a 79-76 win.

Campbellsville's Reggie Smith hit a three to put his team up 55-39 with 9:56 left. Enter GC's Tyrone Shelley. The senior from San Diego exploded, fueling the comeback. He got hot, as GC made a 17-4 run to be down three, 59-56. CU called a time and regrouped to score six straight for a nine-point edge.

Within the final two minutes, GC mounted another rally behind Maurice Pearson and with Campbellsville missing free throws, the Tigers were back within two with 11 seconds left.

[Women's Basketball] Women rally, get season sweep of Campbellsville, 75-63

Jenny Elder — 2012-01-28T18:34:05-06:00

Georgetown College women's basketball ended a three-game skid on the road inside the Mid-South Conference with a big 75-63 win Saturday at No. 19 Campbellsville (14-9, 5-5).

The No. 17 Tigers (15-7, 7-3) struggled in the first half, but kept it close enough for a big second half push behind sophomore Andrea Howard. The former Franklin County standout scored 23 points. She had been averaging just 9.8 points on the road in the league, remove the December wins over University of Pikeville and University of Virginia College at Wise, that average drops to 7.3 the past three games.

[Men's Basketball] Hamilton career-high night spoiled in overtime loss

Jenny Elder — 2012-01-28T10:12:13-06:00

St. Catharine College started a rally late in the first half and used the momentum to take control against No. 4 Georgetown College Thursday in Springfield. The Patriots, which are receiving votes, trailed by 13 late in the first half. But, trimmed that to six heading in the break and eventually won 93-87 in overtime.

The Tigers (17-4, 7-2) remain in a tie at the top of the Mid-South Conference standings as Lindsey Wilson College also fell Thursday to University of Virginia College at Wise.

Johonne Hamilton scored a career-high 27 points to lead Georgetown. His previous best was 22 against LWC his sophomore season. The senior guard was 9-of-15 from the field, including 2-of-4 from deep, and went 7-of-8 from the foul line. Geral Craig also had a career-high with 21 points. Tyrone Shelley had 13 points, while Jordan DeMercy and Maurice Pearson had 10 each.

[Women's Basketball] Slow start hurts No. 17 Tigers

Jenny Elder — 2012-01-28T09:49:45-06:00

A slow start dooms Georgetown College women's basketball. In a bit of Jekyll and Hyde mode, No. 17 Tigers struggled offensively Thursday against St. Catharine, which is receiving votes. After getting behind by as many as 27, GC (14-7, 6-3 Mid-South Conference) fought back. However, it was too large of a mountain to climb, as the team fell 72-60 on the road in Springfield.

Georgetown is coming off one of its best shooting weeks all season, winning big this past week over University of Rio Grande and West Virginia Tech. In both games, the Tigers hit 55 percent from the field, but managed just 33 percent against SCC (17-5, 4-5).

[Men's Basketball] Tigers weather late push from Tech in win

Jenny Elder — 2012-01-21T20:43:46-06:00

Georgetown College men knew the out-of-conference game with West Virginia Tech would not be what it has been in the past. The future NAIA independent school pulled out of the Mid-South Conference this season, but had the Golden Bears (13-6) remained, they would be sitting in second place with a 7-2 record at the end of the first half of league play.

The No. 6 Tigers (17-3) took care of business, though, using a 29-14 run for a 21-point lead midway through the second half. WVT made a run, getting as close as six late before GC took control again to win 93-81.

"We knew it was going to be a great game tonight," said GC head coach Chris Briggs. "Tech has beaten Lindsey Wilson, St. Catharine and Pikeville, all ranked teams, thus far this season. If this team were still in our conference it would be in a tie for second place with Lindsey."

[Women's Basketball] Tigers blaze nets, another team in 96-46 win Saturday

Jenny Elder — 2012-01-21T20:40:47-06:00

Georgetown College women's basketball team has not struggled to score this season, averaging 73.5 points. But, the No. 18 Tigers (14-6) have not always been the sharpest of shooters. Coming into this week's home games, Georgetown was hitting about 23 shots per game. The team hit roughly 37 shots in each of this week's games of onslaught wins.

GC followed up its 33-point shooting clinic over University of Rio Grande, which has been receiving votes in the national poll, with a 96-46 win over West Virginia Tech (6-15) on Saturday.

"Coming off back-to-back losses and our first losses in the conference this past week, this is what we needed to do," said Tiger head coach Andrea McCloskey. "We have to win the ones we should and a pair of home games are just that."

[Men's Basketball] Men rebound with big win, 88-57

Jenny Elder — 2012-01-19T22:19:41-06:00

Georgetown College men's basketball team used an 80-foot buzzer-beater for fuel in refocusing them for this week's home Mid-South Conference games. While the University of Rio Grande matchup was at times slower and not pretty, the final result is exactly what GC coach Chris Briggs wanted an 88-57 win.