Gainesville, FL

The Saints jumped out to an early lead, but the Bucs were able to fight back in front and did not look back winning 76-66. Karmello Branch scored the first six points of the game to help the offense jump out to a hot start. The Saints scored 41 first half points but could not slow down the Florida SouthWestern attack as they went for 44 points. A 32-point second half pushed FSW to a ten-point win.

The Saints were led by Branch with 23 points. Branch went for 16 points in the first half but slowed down in the second half scoring just seven. Branch made six three-point jump shots. Ryan Webster continues to be on a tear through February going for 17 points. Webster got four points from the free throw line. Webster made one three and five buckets inside the paint. Predrag Panisic was the only other player in double figures with 11 points.

The Saints are back in action on Wednesday night when SF travels to St. Petersburg College for a 7:00 PM tip.