FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (November 16, 2007) - Princess Bailey led all scorers with 21 points to go along with 10 rebounds as the Barry Buccaneers (1-0) defeated the Nova Southeastern Sharks (0-1) by a score of 72-57 on Friday night on Day One of the NSU/Marriott Tip-Off Classic at NSU's University Center Arena.

Amber Bishko (Sr., Orlando, Fla.) led the Sharks with 17 points while Ashley Wilson (Sr., Coral Springs, Fla.) added 13. LaShawnna Edwards also led NSU with six rebounds.

For the game, Barry shot 46 percent from the field while NSU shot 36 percent. In addition, the Sharks were outrebounded NSU 35-22.

Despite the loss, the Sharks found a way to get to the charity stripe, making 27 of 37 attempts at the line.

NSU will return to action on Saturday, November 17 for Day Two of the NSU/Marriott Tip-Off Classic when they will host the Lynn Fighting Knights at 4pm at the University Center Arena.