JACKSON, Tenn. – The “Lady Saints” of North Georgia College and State University survived a first half scare and advanced to the quarterfinals as they defeated the “Lady Tigers” of Campbellsville University (Ky.) in a 70-60 victory in the first game of the second round at the 24th Annual NAIA Division I Women’s National Basketball Tournament.The Lady Saints trailed by as many as 7 points before going on an 18-4 run to take an eight point lead at the half. North Georgia put three players in double digit scoring, led by Angelyn Love with 21 points, followed by Katie Williamson with 20 points. Brandi Owen added 14 points for the Lady Saints.

The Lady Tigers of Campbellsville were led in scoring by Tiffany Roaden with 19 points, followed by Allyson Baker and Miranda Ray with 12 points each. The Lady Tigers end the season with a 23-9 record in their fifteenth tournament appearance.

The #2 seed North Georgia College and State University (30-5) now advances into the quarterfinals and will play the winner of the #1 seed Oklahoma City University against the #4 seed Dillard University (La.) on Saturday, March 20th. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.