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By: Stephen Williams

COLUMBUS – Down to its final two games, the fifth-ranked Columbus State University women's basketball team will play its final road game of the regular season on Saturday at North Georgia. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in Dahlonega.
 
Last Time Out
 
Columbus State (23-1, 16-1 PBC) led the entire way in an 88-78 victory at Auburn Montgomery on Wednesday night. Ashley Asouzu and Britteny Tatum each finished with 22 points, while Gabby Williams added 15 of her own. Asouzu pulled down 16 rebounds as well for her 10^th double-double.
 
Howard on the Matchup
 
"North Georgia is a very talented team. They played us very tough in the first game and now we have to go to their building. We need to play well on both ends if we want to walk out with a win."
 
Series History
 
Columbus State holds a 14-9 edge in 23 all-time meetings against North Georgia. The Lady Cougars are 5-5 in Dahlonega, including a three-point loss in overtime last season.
 
Last Meeting
 
CSU was held to its lowest-scoring output of the season, but it was more than enough as the Lady Cougars took down the Nighthawks 59-46 earlier this month. Jasmine Herndon led CSU with 14 points. Asouzu finished with 12 and Tatiana Wayne chipped in 10.
 
About North Georgia
 
North Georgia (19-7, 11-6) has alternated wins and losses over its last seven games and is coming off a 71-56 victory over Montevallo on Wednesday.
 
The Nighthawks are third in the PBC West Division and were ranked seventh in the first NCAA Southeast Region poll.
 
UNG has been strong on its home floor this season, posting a 12-2 record in Dahlonega.
 
Senior Kelsey Hutchins is part of a five-way tie for the PBC scoring lead entering the weekend at 16.8 points per game. She was held to just four points in the first meeting with Columbus State.
 
CSU Notes
 
Columbus State extended its winning streak to 14 games with its win Wednesday night at Auburn Montgomery.
 
The Lady Cougars were ranked first in this week's NCAA Southeast Region poll.
 
Ashley Asouzu has been on a tear over the last three games, averaging 21.7 points and 15.7 rebounds.
 
Keyrra Gillespie is up to 144 assists on the season and has already cracked the top-10 single-season outputs in CSU history.
 
Media Coverage
 
Saturday's game will be broadcast live on NewsRadio 540 WDAK with CSU Hall of Fame broadcaster Scott Miller on the call.