WINTER PARK, Fla. -- The Buccaneers bounced back on the road in a 84-79 victory over Rollins at the Warden Arena to take both games against the Tars this season. Barry dominated in two crucial stat categories after being on the other side of them in their previous game against Palm Beach Atlantic. The Buccaneer out-rebounded the Tars 41-29 and out-scored them 46-22 in paint points.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Barry 84, RC 79
Records: Barry (17-7, 11-6 SSC), Rollins (12-12, 6-10 SSC)
All-Time Series: Barry trails 29-48
SUMMARY:
- Tylan Birts scored nine of the Buccaneers' first 19 points including six straight with Barry holding a six point lead at the 8:01 mark in the first half. The Bucs added to their lead with a 12-3 run that forced Rollins to call timeout with Barry up 33-21 and 1:53 remaining in the period.
- Barry held Rollins to 21 percent shooting from the field in the first half and out-scored them 20-4 in paint points. Birts was the only player from both teams in double-figures at the half.
- Rollins cut the Barry lead to two at 79-77 making several triples down the stretch to give them a chance, but the Tars were unable to take the lead. Rollins went 9-of-15 from behind-the-arc in the second half.
- Evan Walshe led all scorers in the second half with 16 points on 6-for-6 shooting.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Birts has made at least one three point field goal in his last seven games and nine of his 12 this season
- Walshe set a new career-high with 21 points
ON THE HORIZON:
The Bucs stay on the road when they head to Tampa a week from today on February 22nd to take on the Spartans (6-18, 3-13 SSC). Tip-off is set for 4:00pm inside the Martinez Center. Tune in to @GoBarryBucs on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more information.
