TAMPA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Women's Basketball team lost its 5th game of the season on Saturday afternoon, falling at Tampa 53-80. The Sharks were led by 13 points from Madison Frederick, 10 points from Hailey Conley, 10 points from Kyarrah Grant and 9 points from Mackenzie Steele.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Records: Nova Southeastern 21-5, 13-5 SSC | Tampa 25-1, 17-1 SSC
Score: Nova Southeastern 53, Tampa 80
Location: Bob Martinez Athletic Center | Tampa, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half – The Sharks got out to a 2-0 lead after a jumper from Madison Frederick. A free throw from A'lexus Bryant and a three-ball from Kyarrah Grant helped NSU earn a 6-4 lead with just over 7:30 remaining in the quarter. As Tampa went on a 10-4 run, a three-pointer from India Shepherd helped bring the momentum back to Nova Southeastern. Sarei McGill made a pair of free throws, then assisted Emma Krause on a three-pointer that tied the game 18-18. As the quarter ended, the Spartans went on a 17-4 run that put the Sharks into the second half down 22-35.
Second Half – Hailey Conley caught fire, opening the second half with back-to-back three-pointers that lowered NSU's deficit to 9 points. From that point, the Spartans went on a 14-0 run that was eventually ended by a second-chance layup from Krause. The Sharks scored just 8 points in the third quarter and would go into the fourth quarter trailing 30-55. NSU started the final quarter on a 16-6 run led by nine points from Frederick. Kyarrah Grant and Mackenzie Steele both contributed baskets throughout the fourth quarter, but the Sharks would fall 53-80 against the Spartans.
STATS OF THE NIGHT
- Frederick, Conley, Steele and Kyarrah Grant combined for 79% of the Sharks' points (42/53).
- Conley has reached double-figures in 18 of the last 19 games.
- Kyarrah Grant is averaging 12 points over the last two games. (7.1 PPG on season).
UPCOMING
The Sharks will stay on the road and travel to St. Petersburg, Fla. to take on No. 11 Eckerd on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.
