AUGUSTA, GA. - She hopped up and down after her second consecutive 3-pointer in the first half. The large contingent of fans sitting behind the Francis Marion bench applauded wildly.

Nicole Mealing's return to Augusta State was a successful one as she posted 14 points in the 15th-ranked Patriots 86-62 win at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

"It was just another game," Mealing said. "I told all my family to come. Most of them made it."

Mealing, who was kicked off the Augusta State squad during her junior season in February by former coach Tes Sobomehin, shot 6 for 9 from the field.