Spartans are Victorious as Robinson and Bacon Meet 1,000 Point Milestone

Final: Tampa Spartans 98, Embry-Riddle Eagles 82
Records: Tampa (6-6, 2-4 SSC), Embry-Riddle Eagles (6-7, 0-5 SSC)
Location: ICI Center | Daytona Beach, Fla.
All-time Series: The Spartans lead the all-time series history over the Eagles at 5-3. 
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
1st Half | The Eagles jumped out to an early lead 4-0 over the Spartans after back to back baskets. The Spartans didn't waste much time as Marcel Robinson recorded the first points for the Spartans on a dunk assisted by Marcel Robinson. Anthony Gamble would tie the score 4-4 after making a layup. Both teams traded points for the majority of the half until the Spartans went on an offensive run that would put them up 46-37 heading into halftime. Gamble led all Spartans in the first half with 17 points and three rebounds. 

2nd Half | Shelton started the second half the same way he started the first, on a dunk assisted this time by Mekhi Biffle. The Eagles made an attempt at closing in on the Spartans lead but the Spartans offense did not let up. They continued their offensive run through the entire second half, winning the game 98-82. 

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Gamble led all Spartans with 29 points, four rebounds, and one block.
• Robinson added 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
• Shelton notched another double-double after recording 17 points and 12 rebounds.
• Bacon also recorded a double-double with 10 assists and 15 points.
• As a team, the Spartans shot 59.7 percent from the field and 88.9 percent from the line. 

BEYOND THE BOX:

• A pair of Spartans reached the 1,000 career point milestone as senior Robinson now sits at 1007 while junior Bacon has 1000. 

UP NEXT:
Tampa will return to action on Saturday, January 6th as they host Palm Beach Atlantic at 4 pm. Live stats and video will be available through TampaSpartans.com.

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