Chargers fall in conference semifinals

March 14, 2025

The Georgia Highlands College men’s basketball team was eliminated in the semifinals of the GCAA conference tournament Friday night at South Georgia State, 70-57.

The top-seeded Hawks led 34-21 at halftime and held off the Chargers in the second half.

Justin McCarter led South Georgia State with 19 points and 18 rebounds. Ashton Pennamon added 13 points for the Hawks.

Cameron Baldwin paced Georgia Highlands with 25 points and 13 boards. Jah’kim Payne scored 15 points and added eight rebounds.

South Georgia State will play East Georgia State on Saturday for the conference tournament title.

Georgia Highlands finishes the season with an 18-12 record.