MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- The No. 13-ranked Barry Buccaneers had their 10-game winning streak snapped on the road to the Saint Leo Lions 105-86 at the Bowman Center on Saturday night.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: SLU 105, Barry 86
Records: Barry (13-3, 7-2 SSC), SLU (12-5, 6-3 SSC)
All-Time Series: Barry leads 38-37
SUMMARY:
- A David Moya three-pointer with 9:18 remaining in the first half made it 30-21, giving the Bucs their largest lead of the game. Saint Leo went lights out from the field, shooting 18-28 (64 percent), headed into the locker room with a seven point lead at the half.
- SLU picked up right where they left off in the first half, but now the three-balls were falling too. Saint Leo went 7-for-11 from behind-the-arc in the second half and kept up their 64 percent shooting to lead by as many as 24 with six minutes left in the game.
NOTEWORTHY:
- The Buccaneers came into tonights game with the second-best scoring defense in the Sunshine State Conference, giving up just 72.6 points-per-game. The 105 points given up were a season-high for the Bucs. It was the first time Barry allowed over 100 points since November 28th, 2018.
- Johannes Dolven continues to play well for the Bucs, setting a new career-high tonight with 19 points. In the last three games, the senior from Norway is averaging 17 points and 11 rebounds on 55 percent shooting.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Bucs return to the court on Wednesday, January 22nd against Nova Southeastern (13-2, 7-2 SSC) inside the Health & Sports Center. Tip-off is set for 7:30 and there are several giveaways scheduled. Tune in to @GoBarryBucs on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more information.
