MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- The Barry Buccaneers ended their 2019-2020 season on a high note, taking down the Saint Leo Lions at home with a score of 81-73 on Saturday, Feb. 29.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Barry 81, Saint Leo 73
Records: Barry (8-19, 5-16 SSC), Saint Leo (14-14, 10-10 SSC)
All-Time Series: Saint Leo leads 46-20
SUMMARY:
- 1Q - Six points from Nerea Baena gave the Bucs the edge early in a high-pace but defensive first period. A jumper from Chiara Fusari gave the Bucs a six-point margin. | Barry 18, Saint Leo 12
- 2Q - Barry went cold in the second frame, shooting 31.3 percent from the field compared to 46.7 percent for the Lions. Another jumper from Fusari, this time from three-point land, followed by a sistering deep ball from Harriett Swindells allowed the Bucs to finish the half with the lead. | Barry 33, Saint Leo 31
- 3Q - Harriett Swindells sunk two three pointer to go along with six points each from Baena and Fusari as the Bucs outscored Saint Leo 29-20 in the third frame. | Barry 62, Saint Leo 51
- 4Q - The Bucs sealed the deal on the win by going 14 for 18 from the charity stripe in the fourth quarter. | Barry 81, Saint Leo 73
NOTEWORTHY:
- Fusari's 22 points set a career high for the sophomore, and tied the school record for the most free throws made in a game. A number set by Hope Jones on Jan. 25, 1992 against the Rollins Tars.
- Baena logged her fourth double-double of the season with 19 points and 10 rebounds while also tallying a season-high five assist.