MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (February 1, 2020) - St. Thomas University (STU) Men's Basketball (15-5, 8-5 TSC) lost a Sun Conference game to (RV) Ave Maria University (16-7, 10-3 TSC) 83-65 on Saturday afternoon from the Fernandez Family Center.
Bobcat Starters
Daejour Adderley (Guard)
Justin Brown (Guard)
Ahmad Gilbert (Forward)
Quinterious Jones (Forward)
Jahsim Floyd (Center)
Game Notes
- Less than four minutes into the game, AMU raced out to a 13-6 lead.
- Antoine Joe recorded a three-pointer, cutting the Gyrene lead to 16-11.
- Midway through the first half, the Gyrenes extended their advantage to double-digits, leading 27-12.
- Following the under ten-minutes media timeout, Ave Maria led by 16-points, 35-19.
- St. Thomas began climbing back into the game, cutting the deficit to single-digits, as Brown made a lay-up.
- STU closed the first half trailing, 41-32.
- Gilbert brought the Bobcats within six-points in the early moments of the second half, recording a three-pointer of his own, as STU trailed 43-37.
- The Gyrenes once again raced out to a double-digit advantage, leading 55-40 as the second half reached its halfway point.
- STU trailed by double-digits until Joe converted three consecutive free throws, bringing the Bobcats deficit to 69-62.
- The seven-point deficit was as close as St. Thomas could get, scoring three-points over the final five minutes, losing, 83-65.
Upcoming
St. Thomas returns to the hardwood, taking on Florida Memorial University in Sun Conference action on Saturday, February 8. The last time the rivals squared off, STU defeated the Lions 94-91 in overtime.
