MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- The Barry Buccaneers ran their winning streak to four game with a 65-48 victory over Florida Tech on Cesar Odio Court Wednesday night in Sunshine State Conference women's basketball action.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Barry 65, Florida Tech 48
Records: Barry (12-9, 7-6 SSC), Florida Tech (3-15, 1-13 SSC)
All-Time Series: Florida Tech leads 46-34, though Barry has won four in a row
SUMMARY:
- 1Q - Florida Tech got out to a lead in the first quarter, as Barry hit just 3-of-14 from the field. A layup by Tai Roberts at the end of the period gave the Panthers a six-point lead, matching their biggest of the period. | Panthers 15, Bucs 9
- 2Q - The Bucs got things going in the second period, opening the frame with a 12-1 run, with all 12 points coming in the paint. Lidsey Mahoukou gave the Bucs a six-point lead at 1:13 with a pair of free throws, before Sarah Libertore hit a triple for Florida Tech at the end of the period. | Bucs 30, Panthers 27
- 3Q - There were three ties and three lead changes in the third period. The Panthers quickly grabbed a 31-30 lead on a three-pointer by Lina Stranger-Johansson and a free throw from Divine Guthrie. After swapping baskets and leads, Barry took the lead for good with 3:01 to play on a basket from Ashleigh Pink. | Bucs 41, Panthers 39
- 4Q - The Bucs started the fourth quarter like they did the second, with an 18-3 run. The Panthers, who have struggled all year with only one conference win, went cold in the period, hitting just 3-for-17 from the field. Camilla Flefil, who scored eight points in the period, went 4-for-4 from the free throw line in the final two minutes to ice the game. | Bucs 65, Panthers 48
NOTEWORTHY:
- Mahoukou came off the bench to lead Barry with 16 points, hitting 6-of-9 from the field.
- Trinity Bosecker continued her hot hand with 15 points, five rebounds and a blocked shot.
- Ashia Pool scored only two points, but lead the team with seven rebounds and six assists.
- Libertore and Roberts each had 13 points to pace Florida Tech, while Aiste Vaitekunaite added 10 points and eight rebounds.
- Barry out-scored the Panthers 32-20 in the paint, 24-16 off turnovers and 32-5 off the bench.
- Barry out-rebounded the Panthers 44-32, including 14-11 off the offensive glass.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Bucs visit Warden Arena on Saturday to face the Rollins Tars. That game tips at 2:00 pm.