MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (February 8
th, 2020) – The St. Thomas Women's Basketball team (9-15, 6-8 TSC) split the series against the Florida Memorial University Lions (12-12, 7-7 TSC) as they fall 60-70 on Saturday night at the FMU Wellness Center. The Battle of Miami Gardens concludes for the 2019-20 season.
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Bobcat Starters:
Keiana Brooks (G)
Anari Dozier (G)
Samaria August (G)
Destiny Wilson (G)
Kylie Vogel (F)
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Game Notes:
- Florida Memorial jumped out to an 8-2 lead against St. Thomas in the first two-minutes.
- The Bobcats were able to get a layup from Vogel and a three-pointer from August to bring it to 8-7.
- Patricia Martinez-Sanz hits a layup with eleven-seconds left to take a lead into the second quarter.
- FMU would gain a lead as big as eight-points that Stu would work back from and go into the half down two-points after a buzzer lay-in by Brooks.
- In the third quarter the Lions opened up the game and took a 10-point lead until Anari Dozier hit a three to cut it back down to single digits.
- Vogel concluded the first half with eight points, four rebounds, and three blocks.
- In the third quarter the Bobcats continued to battle as Dozier nailed another three with 6:06 remaining to bring it to 42-41.
- St. Thomas went on a 7-0 run within a minute and tied the game with a Martinez-Sanz three pointer.
- The Bobcats outscored the Florida Memorial in the paint 32-30.
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Bobcat Leaders:
- Vogel – 14 points, seven rebounds, five blocks
- Brooks – 10 points, four rebounds, four steals
- Dozier – eight points, four assists, three steals
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Upcoming:
The Bobcats will be back at home on Thursday, February 13
th against Thomas University (Ga.), tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.
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