JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Barry Buccaneers dropped their season opener to the Union (Tenn.) Bulldogs 73-50 in the Sunshine State Conference/Gulf South Conference Crossover at Fred Delay Gym on Friday.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Union 73, Barry 50
Records: Union (1-0), Barry (0-1)
All-Time Series: Union leads 3-0

SUMMARY:

• 1Q - The Bucs hung tough in the first quarter behind seven points from Barbara Cousiño and six points from Stephane Granada. Union jumped out to a 17-5 lead, but the Bucs out-scored them 12-2 over the final 3:10 of the period. | Union 19, Barry 17
• 2Q - The second period was a different story, as the Bulldogs shutout the Bucs 19-0. Barry went 0-for-12 from the floor. | Union 38, Barry 17
• 3Q - The Bulldogs stretched the lead to 63-30 in the third period, behind 12 points from Sara Lytle. | Union 63, Barry 30
• 4Q - The Bucs had a surge in the final frame, out-pacing the Bulldogs 20-10. Ida Andersson had six points, while Cousiño added five. | Union 73, Barry 50

NOTEWORTHY:

• Kiara Palmer and Cousiño both had 12 points and three rebounds for the Bucs. Andersson added 10 points, five rebouonds and two assists.
• Chelsey Shumpert led Union with 27 points, while Lytle added 20.

ON THE HORIZON:

The Bucs play Delta State on Saturday at 3:00 pm EST. The Lady Statesmen lost 57-53 to Nova Southeastern on Friday.