Raleigh, NC. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks shot lights out in an impressive win over Saint Augustine. Hailey Conley led the way, scoring 19 points.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 85, Saint Augustine 54
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern 4-0, Saint Augustine 1-3
LOCATION: Emery Gymnasium | Raleigh, NC.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half – NSU came out hot, thanks to two quick three-pointers by Conley. The Falcons answered with a layup, but NSU was just getting started. Conley hit her third three-pointer of the game to start a 10-0 run for the Sharks. Following her three-pointer, Madison Frederick came down and hit a three-pointer of her own. Kyarrah Grant joined in on the hot shooting by the Sharks, hitting a three to bring NSU's lead to 15-6. Grant wasn't done yet, scoring back-to-back layups to increase the Shark lead even more. After St. Augustine scored a layup to stop the run, Frederick came down and hit her second three of the game. Mackenzie Steele knocked down a three following a strong defensive effort from the Sharks and A'lexus Bryant closed out the 1st quarter with a layup, giving NSU a 27-8 lead heading into the second quarter. In the second quarter, the Sharks picked up where they left off. Skyla Osceola started the quarter with back-to-back three-pointers. Zeyno Seren, and Conley followed that up with their own three-pointers to add to the Sharks lead. Defensively the Sharks continued to give the Falcons trouble, helping them end the first half with a 23-point lead.
Second Half – Bryant started the second half with a strong defensive effort, giving the Falcons offense trouble at the rim. Kyannah Grant and Sarei McGill were everywhere on the court, securing rebounds and getting to the free-throw line. As the third quarter progressed, the Sharks kept the momentum going, ending the third quarter with a 64-46 lead. In the fourth quarter, NSU kept its foot on the gas pedal. Mia Jones and Delaney Wolfe contributed a handful of points in the quarter, ultimately sealing the victory for the Sharks.
STAT OF THE MATCH
Tied 2nd Highest 3-point total in one game with 17, the record is 19.
UPCOMING
Nova Southeastern returns home on Friday, Nov. 25 against University of Minnesota Crookston. Tip-off is set for 12 p.m.
