MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The 16^th ranked Bobcats (19-5, 9-1) defeated Warner (11-13, 5-5), 77-40, Friday night at the Fernandez Family Center.  Senior forward Nickerline Montina led all scorers with 26 points and junior forward Dannisha Pierce had a game-high 11 rebounds.

St. Thomas strengthened its lead in the Sun Conference with a decisive win where they outshot Warner 47% to 21%.  Montina led the way shooting 10-of-17 from the field en route to her sixth game scoring 20 or more points.

The Bobcats opened the game with a three-pointer by senior guard Maddie Cummings and never trailed to the Royals, leading most of the game by double-digits.

Point guard Shanika Brooks had 13 points, her highest total as a Bobcat.  Junior Constina Cousins led bench players with 10 points.

The Bobcats also dominated on the boards out-rebounding the Royals, 50-25 led by Pierce's 11 rebounds and eight rebounds by Cousins.  Montina, Cummings, and Jasmin Sakers each had six rebounds as well.

The Bobcats return to action Saturday after a quick rest to play Webber International.  Game time is 2 p.m. at the Fernandez Center.