Lady Pirates Use Stifling Defense to Top Eastern Florida
The Pensacola State Pirates showcased their defensive prowess and balanced scoring in a hard-fought 56–45 victory over Eastern Florida.
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17 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 62 |
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17 | 4 | 13 | 20 | 54 |
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16 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 45 |
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15 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 56 |
Team Stats
St. Petersburg College
| Game Statistics | St. Petersburg College | Pensacola State College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-61) | (17-45) |
| Field Goal % | 41.0% | 37.8% |
| Rebounds | 40 | 20 |
| Assists | 5 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 9 |
Eastern Florida State College
| Game Statistics | Eastern Florida State College | Pensacola State College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (14-53) | (16-38) |
| Field Goal % | 26.4% | 42.1% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 33 |
| Assists | 8 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 9 |
The Pensacola State Pirates showcased their defensive prowess and balanced scoring in a hard-fought 56–45 victory over Eastern Florida. The win was fueled by relentless pressure on both ends of the court, as the Pirates forced 11 steals and controlled the tempo throughout the game.
Leading the charge was Tamya Hutchinson, who delivered an impressive performance with 19 points, setting the tone offensively for Pensacola State. Hutchinson's ability to attack the basket and knock down key shots kept the Pirates ahead in critical moments.
Amari Johnson added a strong presence in the paint, recording a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Johnson's dominance on the boards helped limit second-chance opportunities for Eastern Florida and provided the Pirates with extra possessions.
Cassidy Gladney contributed across the stat sheet, finishing with 13 points, three assists, and three steals.
The Pirates' maximum defensive effort was evident, disrupting Eastern Florida's offensive rhythm and converting turnovers into scoring opportunities. This commitment to defense proved to be the difference in a game where every possession mattered.
The previous day the Lady Pirates battled hard but came up short in a 62–54 loss to St. Petersburg College. Pensacola showed offensive depth with four players scoring in double figures.
- Tamya Hutchinson led the team with 16 points, while Cassidy Gladney added 12 points and three assists.
- Amari Johnson contributed 10 points, three rebounds, and three steals, and Dayla Christopher was efficient, scoring 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting.
Despite the balanced attack, Pensacola State could not overcome St. Petersburg's late surge, dropping a competitive matchup.