FSCJ Edges Women's Basketball, 70-66
February 24, 2021

FSCJ Edges Women's Basketball, 70-66

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Santa Fe women's basketball began Central Conference play on Wednesday evening at Florida State College at Jacksonville, and the game came down to the final possessions before the Bluewave held on for the 70-66 win. 
 
First Quarter - FSCJ 18, SF 13
Santa Fe started slowly and trailed 10-3 in the early going. The Bluewave held the five-point lead after the opening ten minutes of play. 
 
Second Quarter - FSCJ - 30, SF 29
The Saints scored the first nine points of the second quarter to take a lead, but FSCJ held the narrow advantage at the halftime break. 
 
Third Quarter - SF 52, FSCJ 46
In the third quarter, Santa Fe outscored the Bluewave 23-16 to head into the fourth with a six-point advantage.
 
Fourth Quarter - FSCJ 70, SF 66
The game was tied at 66-60 as the clock hit the 1:00 mark. FSCJ missed the mark on a three-point attempt, but collected an offensive rebound and drew a foul with a little over 31 seconds remaining.
 
After the Bluewave hit both free-throws to take a 68-66 lead, Santa Fe executed well on offense. A driving, contested layup from Taniah Bowers, however, went in-and-out. FSCJ corralled the loose ball defensive rebound, forcing Santa Fe to foul with just 12 seconds remaining.
 
Once again, the Bluewave sunk two from the charity stripe. The Saints came up empty on the ensuing possession, dropping the 70-66 result. 
 
Key Statistics
Seven different Saints broke into the scoring column, with two in double-figures. Santa Fe also sank nine three-pointers in the loss. 
 
Zoé Alexander set a new career-high with 26 points on ten field goals, four free-throws, and two trifectas. Kelli Cunningham had a season-high in both points (12) and three-pointers made (4). 
 
Coach Stebbins' Take
"We missed too many layups and easy put backs," said Stebbins. "We did however rebound hard and display great ball pursuit."
 
Up Next
The Saints will travel to play St. Petersburg College on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2:00 p.m. 

 

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