FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.- The Nova Southeastern Women's basketball team dropped today's matchup against Montevallo on the second day of the SSC/GSC Crossover Classic. Aubrey Stupp and Nicole Scales led the way for the NSU, scoring 18 and 17 points respectively.
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 69, Montevallo 77
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern 0-2, Montevallo 1-1
LOCATION: Rick Case Arena | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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First half – Montevallo got off to a hot start, scoring five quick points to start the game. Stupp stopped the Falcons quick 5-0 run with a jump shot, putting the Sharks on the board. In the ensuing possession, Jess Moors got a steal which led to a layup from Scales at the other end. The Falcons stayed aggressive offensively and took a 10-point lead with just under two minutes remaining in the quarter. Back-to-back layups from Madison Frederick cut the Falcons lead to six before Montavello knocked down a last-second three-pointer to take a 26-17 lead heading into the second quarter. Midway through the second quarter, a three-pointer and free throws from Scales and Alana Ellis tied the match at 30. Both teams continued to trade baskets throughout the remainder of the quarter with the Falcons taking the 41-39 lead heading into the half.
Second half – The Falcons scored five quick points to start the second half before Stupp knocked down a three-pointer for NSU. Scales and Moors contributed to a 6-0 run midway through the quarter, bringing the score to 54-53 in favor of the Falcons. Scales continued her offensive onslaught, scoring the Sharks last three points of the quarter as they headed to the final frame down 59-56. Ellis kick-started a 9-0 NSU run at the beginning of the fourth quarter, bringing NSU within one point. The Sharks stayed aggressive defensively, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory. Nova Southeastern drops tonight's SSC/GSC matchup 69-77 from the Rick Case Arena.
Head Coach Freeland-Curry – Montevallo played with confidence and had a great team performance. We had a few individuals play well, but we didn't play as a unit all weekend which resulted in two tough losses. The good news is, we have 10 days before our next game to focus on executing details on both ends of the and we have a lot of work to do. We have the talent, now we have to execute and learn how to play together.
Nova Southeastern will take a brief hiatus before returning to the court to face Purdue-Northwest on Friday, November 24th from the Rick Case Arena.
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