SAINT LEO, Fla. – Barry men's basketball team lost for the first time this year, 99-93, in overtime to host Saint Leo Saturday.
The Buccaneers were outscored, 13-7, in the extra period. Saint Leo hit two triples in overtime, and went 7 for 8 from the free throw line. Barry did not attempt a free throw in overtime.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Saint Leo 99, Barry 93
Records: Barry 6-1, 3-1 SSC; Saint Leo 4-4, 1-1 SSC
All-Time Series: Saint Leo leads 35-34
SUMMARY:
- Barry rebounded from its shooting woes earlier in the week to hit 55.6 percent of its field goals.
- Four Bucs scored in double figures.
- The Buccaneers were outscored, 22-10, in second chance opportunities.
- The game featured 14 ties and 17 lead changes.
- Barry was outrebounded for the third straight game. The Lions won the battle of the boards, 39-28.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Adrian Gonzalez went 13 of 15 from the floor for 28 points.
- Daniel Mortensen had 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals.
- The loss snapped Barry's longest win streak over a conference opponent at six games, which dated back to Dec. 6, 2014.
- Neither team led by more than seven during the game.
ON THE HORIZON:
Barry plays at Florida Southern 7:30 p.m. next Saturday.
