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By: Stephen Williams

COLUMBUS – After a 5-0 start in non-conference play, the Columbus State University women's basketball team will begin the Peach Belt Conference portion of the schedule on Saturday at Flagler. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in Saint Augustine, Fla.
 
Last Time Out
 
The Lady Cougar defense stole the show on Wednesday night in a 66-42 victory over King. CSU allowed just 19 points through the first three quarters. Alexis Carter and Ashley Asouzu each finished with double-doubles, while Gabby Williams led the Lady Cougars in scoring.
 
Howard on the Matchup
 
"We have had a strong start to the season, but we still have a long way to go. The Peach Belt Conference schedule is a grind and we need to get off on the right foot Saturday."
 
Series History
 
Columbus State and Flagler have met 10 previous times, including a pair of matchups last season. The Lady Cougars are 9-1 against the Saints.
 
Last Meeting
 
CSU rolled past the Saints 72-54 in last season's PBC quarterfinals. Michelle Mitchell finished with 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Britteny Tatum added 13 points of her own.
 
About Flagler
 
Flagler (2-4) enters Saturday's contest after two straight losses. The Saints fell 83-53 to Rollins in its most recent action.
 
Saturday will be the sixth game out of seven at home for FC this season. The only road trip was the loss to Rollins on Tuesday.
 
The Saints rank 10^th in the Peach Belt Conference, averaging just 66.5 points per contest.
 
Junior Tiffany Hodge leads a trio of players averaging double-digit points at 13.2 per night to go along with 11.3 rebounds.
 
CSU Notes
 
The Lady Cougars continue to lead the country in field goal percentage defense (27.2), rebounds per game (51.6) and blocked shots per game (7.4).
 
CSU held King to just 5-of-31 (16.1 percent) shooting in the first half on Wednesday night.
 
Columbus State sports the third-ranked scoring offense in the PBC at 76.4 points per game and leads the league allowing just 51.0 per night.
 
Alexis Carter finished just three blocks shy of a triple-double on Wednesday, going for 10 points, 13 rebounds and seven blocks.

Media Coverage
 
Saturday's game will be broadcast live on NewsRadio 540 WDAK with CSU Hall of Fame broadcaster Scott Miller on the call.