January 2, 2015

Gainesville, FL – The Santa Fe Saints started the New Year off right, picking up an 82-48 victory over Red River College (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) on Friday evening at the SF Gym.  Sonya Franklin led the way with 19 points off the bench, including 13 in the first half.

The game was all Saints (9-6) from the get go as they built a 40-13 halftime lead over the outmatched Rebels.  Red River (7-2) shot the ball much better in the second half, scoring 35 points, but SF managed 42 for the 34 point win.

Deja McPhee finished with 13 points for Santa Fe, Ashley Perry had 11, Kayla Lovett scored 10, and Khadijah Howell had eight.

With non-conference behind them, the Saints will open up Mid-Florida Conference play on the road against the defending champion Florida State College-Jacksonville Blue Wave on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:00 PM.

For a full schedule, please visit www.santafesaints.com.  To watch live Saints games, visit www.ihigh.com/santafesaints

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