MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- The Buccaneer women's basketball team was defeated at home by the Embry-Riddle Eagles on Wednesday, Feb. 6 inside the Health & Sports Center. Barry held a 10-point lead at halftime with senior Ida Andersson tallying 12-of-her-16 points in the first half. A late 9-2 run in the third quarter gave the Eagles the lead for good.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Embry-Riddle 74, Barry 65
Records: Embry-Riddle (13-8, 8-6 SSC), Barry (7-14, 5-9 SSC)
All-Time Series: Embry-Riddle leads 6-2

SUMMARY:

• 1Q - Four fast break points off of Embry Riddle turnovers coupled with five points off the bench from Harriet Swindells gave the Bucs the lead early. | Barry 17, Embry-Riddle 14
• 2Q - Swindells hit two more threes in the second period to go along with five points from Andersson that pushed the Bucs into the locker room with a double-digit lead. | Barry 38, Embry-Riddle 28
• 3Q - The third quarter turned out to be the deciding factor in the contest. A period-ending 9-2 run capped off a dominant 29-point quarter for the Eagles. | Embry Riddle 57, Barry 53
• 4Q - The Bucs scraped together a late run to make it a five-point game with a 1:46 second left, but couldn't convert another basket the rest of the way. | Embry Riddle 74, Barry 65

NOTEWORTHY:

• Swindells tied her season-high with 19 points to go with five rebounds and five assists.
• The Eagles dominated the boards, winning the rebound battle 44-33; including 11 offensive rebounds.
• Barry showed success defensively in the paint, swatting seven shots in the contest.

ON THE HORIZON:

The Buccaneers will travel to St. Petersburg on Saturday, Feb. 9 to take on the Eckerd Tritons. Tip-off is set for 2:00pm at the McArthur Center.