South Georgia Tech Lady Jets Suffer Two Losses in Florida Trip
URGENT UPDATE: The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets faced a tough weekend, dropping both games during their road trip in Florida. After falling to Eastern Florida State 80–64 on Friday, they suffered a narrow defeat to Daytona State 98–89 on Saturday, bringing their season record to 2–4.
In a high-pressure matchup against Eastern Florida, the Lady Jets struggled to overcome a halftime deficit of 42–35. Despite Taja Bennett’s impressive 23 points, the team could not regain control as Eastern Florida dominated the later quarters.
In a thrilling back-and-forth game against Daytona State, freshman Ja’Niya Broome put on a standout performance, scoring a remarkable 39 points and securing 8 rebounds. However, despite her efforts and Bennett’s addition of 10 points, the Lady Jets fell short, failing to erase a halftime gap of 55–41.
Looking ahead, the Lady Jets will regroup at home to host the Pete Arrington Classic, a three-day tournament from November 28-30 at the James S. Peters Gymnasium. The event features a competitive lineup, including nationally ranked teams such as No. 7 Walters State and No. 19 Florida Southwestern.
Coach Jason Carpenter expressed a commitment to using this weekend as a learning opportunity. “I’m disappointed in the results, but we’ll use this as an opportunity to grow,” Carpenter stated. “We are a young team with a lot of promise, but we also have a lot to learn.”
The Lady Jets aim to bounce back as they face Florida Southwestern on Friday at 8 p.m. and Motlow State on Saturday at 7 p.m. Fans can expect an exciting tournament filled with competitive matchups.
The full tournament schedule is as follows:
- Friday, Nov. 28
4 p.m. – Albany Tech vs. Motlow
6 p.m. – Central Georgia Tech vs. Walters State
8 p.m. – SGTC vs. Florida Southwestern - Saturday, Nov. 29
3 p.m. – Albany Tech vs. Walters State
5 p.m. – Central Georgia Tech vs. Florida Southwestern
7 p.m. – SGTC vs. Motlow State - Sunday, Nov. 30
1 p.m. – Albany Tech vs. Florida Southwestern
3 p.m. – Central Georgia Tech vs. Motlow State
As the Lady Jets prepare for this crucial tournament, they will look to harness their potential and deliver strong performances in front of their home crowd.
