FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The Nova Southeastern Women's Basketball team returned to the Shark Tank at the Rick Case Arena for the first time since the 2019-20 season on Friday evening and defeated the Falcons of St. Augustine's 78-48 in the 2021-22 home opener. NSU improved to 3-1 on the season and tonight's game started a five-game homestand for the Sharks. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP 

Records: Nova Southeastern 3-1, St. Augustine's 0-1 

Score: Nova Southeastern 78, St. Augustine's 48 

Location: Rick Case Arena | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 

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HOW IT HAPPENED 

1ST QUARTER: Hailey Conley and Keanna Williams hit back-to-back three-pointers to give the Sharks an early 8-2 lead. India Shepherd extended the NSU advantage to 11-5 with her first three-pointer of the contest. A fastbreak lay-up from Grace Gilmore, off an assist from Conley, extended the NSU lead to 13-6 midway through the first quarter. Conley's second three-pointer of the first quarter gave the Sharks a 22-11 advantage over the Falcons. Williams closed out the first quarter with a layup, beating the buzzer, and sending the Sharks to the second quarter with a 26-15 lead.  

2ND QUARTER: McKenah Peters started the second quarter with her first of six three-pointers in the game, putting Nova Southeastern ahead 29-15. NSU scored eight unanswered points to begin the quarter, with the run getting capped off by a Kyarrah Grant three-point make. NSU went into halftime leading 38-20.  

3RD QUARTER: Peters hit five three-pointers in the third quarter, finishing the game 6-of-8 from beyond the arc in her first game from the Shark Tank. NSU hit a combined six three-pointers in the third quarter, scoring 18-of-22 points, heading to the fourth quarter leading 60-36. 

4TH QUARTER: Conley scored half of her 18 points in the final quarter, helping to close out the first home victory since Feb. 26, 2019 against Barry.  

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE 

• NSU's defensive pressure helped lead the Sharks to victory, outscoring SAU 28-10 off points from turnovers.  
• The Sharks shot 48.1% from three-point range as a team, scoring 39 points.  
• Peters shot 70% from the field on the game, including 75% on three-point attempts.  

UP NEXT 

The Sharks begin Sunshine State Conference play on Sat., 11/20 against Tampa from the Rick Case Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 12 p.m.