Tigerville, SC - The North Greenville Trailblazers held a first half lead but ultimately fell short to the Barton Bulldogs with a final score of 69-64 at Hayes Gymnasium. The two teams finished the first quarter tied at 16-16 before NGU outscored the Bulldogs 15-12 in the second to go into halftime with a three point lead. Barton was able to heat up in the third quarter, outscoring the Trailblazers 23-15 to take a five point lead into the fourth quarter. The two teams drew even four times throughout the fourth, but Barton would close out the game by scoring the final five points to take the win back to Wilson, North Carolina. NGU finished the afternoon with a .371 field goal percentage while leading with twenty-eight points in the paint as well as six fast break points. However, North Greenville trailed in points off turnovers as well as second chance points.

Ja'Mari Frederick impressed with a twenty point performance along with three rebounds, an assist, and a steal. Amaijah Smith posted fifteen points as well as eight assists, two rebounds, and a steal. Tabitha Littlefield recorded twelve points, five rebounds, and two assists.

NGU will face the Valkyries of Converse University on Wednesday, January 22nd at Hayes Gymnasium.