Lady Pirates Add Two Wins

The Pensacola State Lady Pirates showcased their resilience and depth during a three-game road swing, earning victories over Miami Dade College and St. Petersburg. 

November 14: PSC 67 Miami Dade College 62

The Lady Pirates opened the trip with a commanding win against Miami Dade. Tamya Hutchinson led the way with a double-double, posting 18 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals. PSC had four players in double figures: Cassidy Gladney added 15 points and seven assists, Brooke Jackson nearly recorded a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds, and Judea Hastings contributed 14 points off the bench.

PSC forced 20 turnovers, converting them into 18 points, while dominating the paint with 40 points inside. The Lady Pirates also thrived in transition, scoring 24 fast-break points. Miami Dade struggled against PSC's pressure, shooting just 35% from the field and 52% from the free-throw line.

November 15: PSC 69 St. Petersburg 63

PSC continued its winning ways with a strong performance against St. Petersburg. Hutchinson once again led the team, dropping a game-high 26 points and grabbing five rebounds. Gladney chipped in 13 points and four assists, while Amari Johnson added 11 points and four boards. Nadia Davis contributed on both ends with seven points and seven rebounds.

The Lady Pirates dominated the paint for the second straight game, scoring 40 points inside, and added 21 fast-break points. A pivotal 8-0 run to start the third quarter set the tone for the second half, where PSC shot an impressive 63% (18-29) from the field.

November 16: PSC 49 Monroe University 85

Closing out the road trip, PSC battled Monroe University in a hard-fought contest, but did not have enough steam to pull through. Johnson led the team with 12 points and seven rebounds, while Dayla Christopher provided a spark off the bench with nine points and four rebounds. PSC's bench contributed 21 points, and the defense forced mistakes that turned into 17 points off turnovers.

Despite early foul trouble that allowed Monroe to score inside, PSC tightened up defensively, highlighted by Paris Anderson's three steals.