Balanced Attack and Tough Defense Power Lady Pirates

Pensacola State 63 Meridian Community College 58

The Lady Pirates opened the weekend with a strong performance against Meridian Community College, fueled by a standout effort from Cassidy Gladney, who came off the bench to lead the team with an efficient 21 points on 7-of-15 shooting, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc.

Amari Johnson added a solid contribution with 10 points and seven rebounds, four of which were offensive boards that kept possessions alive. Paris Anderson controlled the tempo, dishing out five assists while scoring seven points. On the defensive end, Judea Hastings made her presence felt with four steals and nine points, while Dayla Christopher chipped in with four offensive rebounds.

The Lady Pirates' defense was relentless, forcing 16 turnovers and holding Meridian to just 25 percent shooting from three-point range.

Pensacola State 56 Florida Southwestern 45

PSC carried its momentum into the matchup against Florida Southwestern, where Nadia Davis dominated the paint, scoring 18 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and adding two steals.

Cassidy Gladney continued her hot streak, pouring in 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting, while Amari Johnson controlled the boards with eight rebounds and chipped in seven points.

Defensively, the Lady Pirates were locked in, holding FSW to 26 percent shooting from the field and forcing 21 turnovers, a testament to their aggressive and disciplined play.

The Lady Pirates showcased depth and balance across the roster, with key contributions from both starters and bench players. Their defensive intensity and ability to capitalize on turnovers were pivotal in both contests.