The North Greenville Trailblazers fell to the Hawks of Chowan University with a final score of 69-57 this afternoon in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. After getting off to a slow start, NGU overcame a nine point deficit to lead by as much as eight in the 2nd quarter, going into halftime with a 32-26 lead. A closely-contested 3rd quarter resulted in North Greenville hanging onto a three point lead. However, the 4th quarter turned into a disaster for North Greenville as foul trouble would lead to seventeen points off of free throws for the Hawks. NGU was outscored in the quarter 24-9 even though their eight points as a result of field goals outscored Chowan's seven. The Trailblazers finished the game with a .308 field goal percentage.

Jayla Cook posted 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and an assist. Maliyiah Mason finished with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Janyia Williams recorded 6 points, 13 rebounds, an assist, and a steal.

North Greenville will return to action on Wednesday, January 14th against the Wildcats of Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina.