LUBBOCK, Texas - The College of Southern Idaho Women's Basketball Team battled to the end but ultimately lost the war to Georgia Highlands 65-62 Monday in the opening round of the NJCAA National Tournament.
The Golden Eagles dominated in most every category on paper except turnovers and final score.
CSI shot 43 percent from the field compared to 29 percent for Georgia Highlands and 31 percent from long range compared to 17 percent for the opponent.
The Golden Eagles also won the battle of the boards 48-38.
But with a five-point lead and less than two minutes to play, the Golden Eagles turned the ball over five times and couldn't find a way to score. Georgia Highlands ended the game on a 10-0 run for the win.
CSI finished the game with 24 turnovers.
Kaitlin Burgess led the Golden Eagles with 13 points and six rebounds. Ashlee Strawbridge added 10 points and five rebounds while Courtney Stothard had nine point and seven rebounds.
Karmelah Dean finished the game with six points, four assists and six rebounds. Inside, Jordan Todd had six points and seven rebounds.
Offensively, both Kyra Paniora and Macie Knapp each scored eight points. 
CSI end their 2020-2021 season 19-6 overall.