MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- The Barry Buccaneers lost 71-46 to the 21st-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks in Sunshine State Conference women's basketball action from the Health & Sports Center on Wednesday.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Nova Southeastern 71, Barry 46
Records: Barry (2-4, 1-2 SSC), Nova Southeastern (6-1, 3-0 SSC)
All-Time Series: Nova Southeastern leads 23-17

SUMMARY:

• 1Q - The Bucs started out well, taking an 11-8 lead with 2:40 remaining in the first on a three-pointer by Barbara Cousiño. But the Sharks hit a three of their own to take a 12-11 lead into the first break.
• 2Q - The Bucs hit just 2-of-14 in the second period and the Sharks built a 32-18 lead at the intermission.
• 3Q - The cold shooting followed the Bucs out of the locker room, as they hit just 3-of-13 in the third period as the Sharks extended the lead to 50-27 on a three-pointer by Octavia Wilson at the buzzer.
• 4Q - The Bucs rallied in the fourth quarter, scoring 19 points, including seven by Juhnae Richardson.

NOTEWORTHY:

• Cousiño led the Bucs with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Lauren Seyranian added 12.
• Christen Prasse led the Sharks with 15 points. Maria Bardeeva and Cheray Saunders each added 12.

ON THE HORIZON:

The Bucs travel to St. Leo, Fla., on Saturday to face the Saint Leo Lions.