Koalas Complete Season Sweep of Johnson (Tenn.)

Photo Credit (Scott Miles Photography)

Johnson, Tenn. (01-29-22) – Columbia College (SC) outscored Johnson (Tenn.) 22-11 in the second quarter to defeat the Lions 74-68 and snap a six-game losing streak. The win improves the Koalas to Columbia College to 3-15 overall and 3-14 in the AAC.  Johnson (Tenn.) drops to 1-15 overall and 1-14 in the AAC.

In their first meeting (11-20-21) Columbia College defeated the Lions 63-41.

Koala Game Highlights:

Carnasia Wells led three Koala players in double-figures with 24, 21 in the first half.  She pulled in six rebounds with two steals.

Jordan Morgan had a solid performance, scoring 17 points (15 in the second half) with five rebounds, three assists three steals and a block.

Wynter Webb rounded out the double-figure scorers with17 points (12 in the second half).  Webb pulled in four rebounds with two steals.

Nyla Jackson pulled in a game-high 15 rebounds with seven points and four blocks. 

Lions Game Notes:

Tori Teesateskie scored a game-high 25 points with 14 rebounds to lead Johnson (Tenn.)

Johnson's Bench outscored Columbia College by two, 9-7.

Additional Notes:

Columbia College outscored Johnson 40-32 in the paint and scored 15 points off of the Lions 12 turnovers.  The Koalas had 12 fast break points compared to six by Johnson.

What's Next?:

The Koalas will host Milligan University in an AAC contest, Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 pm in the Godbold Center on the campus of Columbia College.