WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Barry University's men's basketball team lost by a point in a down-to-the-wire finish for the second straight season at Palm Beach Atlantic.
The Bucs fell behind, 47-34, at halftime, and outscored the Sailfish, 41-29, in the second half, but it wasn't enough. Barry had three field goal attempts in the final 38 seconds with time to spare, but could not convert. After the Sailfish intentionally missed a last-second free throw, and
Sawyer Glick grabbed the rebound, setting up one last desperation possession for the Bucs. But Barry could not get off a shot.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Palm Beach Atlantic 76, Barry 75
Records: Barry 19-3, 12-3 SSC; Palm Beach Atlantic 11-11, 7-8 SSC
All-Time Series: Barry leads 27-6
SUMMARY:
- Barry went 7 of 30 from 3-point range. The Buccaneers trailed for over 28 minutes.
- The Bucs tied the game at 66-66 with 6:30 to play. After the Sailfish regained the lead, Barry drew within one twice, but could not get over the hump.
- Daniel Mortensen had a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Mortensen's 11 boards are a career-best.
- It was the second straight season it came down to an inbounds play to decide the game. Last season, the Sailfish won on the offensive end under the basket. This year, they won on the defensive end when the Bucs had to go the length of the floor.
- PBA attempted 35 free throws, making 21. Barry was 10 of 11 from the line.
- Barry had 13 assists and 17 turnovers.
ON THE HORIZON:
Barry hosts Tampa 5 p.m. Saturday on Homecoming. A Make-A-Wish event will be held as part of the day's festivities.
