Lady Pirates Drop Game at NWF

The Pensacola State Lady Pirates suffered a 65–49 loss to No. 5 Northwest Florida State on Tuesday night, despite a strong start and competitive three quarters of action.

Pensacola State came out firing in the opening quarter, building an early eight‑point lead behind aggressive defense and quick transition offense. The Lady Pirates set the tone early, forcing turnovers and capitalizing on fastbreak opportunities to take control in the first period.

Northwest Florida responded in the middle quarters, chipping away at the deficit and eventually taking the lead. Pensacola State remained within striking distance, trailing by just six points heading into the fourth quarter. However, a pair of timely three‑pointers by NWF early in the final frame swung the momentum and helped the Raiders pull away.

Cassidy Gladney led Pensacola State offensively, recording a team‑high 16 points while adding five rebounds. Tamya Hutchinson also reached double figures with 14 points and five rebounds and was active on the defensive end, leading the Lady Pirates with three steals. Amari Johnson contributed seven points and four rebounds in the effort.

Defensively, Pensacola State forced 16 Northwest Florida turnovers, including 10 steals, showcasing the Lady Pirates' persistent pressure throughout the game. PSC also held a slight edge in transition scoring, posting 14 fastbreak points compared to NWF's 13.