Tampa Falls to No. 1 Nova Southeastern
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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#1 Nova Southeastern
23-2,17-2 Sunshi
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52 | 51 | 103 |
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Tampa
8-19,4-15 Sunshi
|
38 | 31 | 69 |
TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa Spartans Fall to No. 1 Nova Southeastern
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final Score: Tampa Spartans 69, Nova Southeastern 103
Records: Tampa (8-19, 4-15 SSC), No. 1 Nova Southeastern (23-2, 17-2 SSC)
Location: Bob Martinez Athletic Center | Tampa, Fla.
HOW IT HAPPENED
In a dominant performance, Nova Southeastern defeated Tampa with a final score of 103-69. Nova Southeastern started strong in the first half, scoring 52 points compared to Tampa's 38. They continued their momentum in the second half, outscoring Tampa 51-31.
Ryker Cisarik led Nova Southeastern with 20 points, followed by Isaiah Fuller with 18 points and Shane Hunter with 10 points. Nova Southeastern shot an impressive 48.7% from the field and 45.0% from beyond the arc.
On the other hand, Tampa struggled to keep up with Nova Southeastern's offense. Drew Knuppel was the leading scorer for Tampa with 12 points. Tampa shot 44.3% from the field and only 30.8% from three-point range.
Overall, Nova Southeastern's strong offensive performance and efficient shooting led them to a decisive victory over Tampa.
INSIDE THE STATS
- Drew Knuppel led in scoring with 12 points
- De'Andre Harvey and Bryan Williams each contributed 11 points
UP NEXT: The Spartans will play final game at Florida Tech on Saturday, March 2nd at 4:00 p.m.
Team Stats
#1 Nova Southeastern
| Game Statistics | #1 Nova Southeastern | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (38-78) | (27-61) |
| Field Goal % | 48.7% | 44.3% |
| Rebounds | 42 | 25 |
| Assists | 15 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 22 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 20 | 15 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 14 | 4 |
| Pts in the Paint | 48 | 22 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 8 | 9 |
| Bench Pts | 39 | 36 |