BOX SCORE
INSIDE THE MATCH-UP:
Final Score: Florida National University 68, St. Thomas University 65
Records: Florida National University (6-10), St. Thomas University (6-5)
Location: FERNANDEZ FAMILY CENTER – Miami Gardens, Fla.
Florida National University Starters: Adria Stewart , Brianna Richardson, Ashley Williams, Brandilyn Robertson, Shannon Roseensteel
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Conquistadors opened the game on a 7-0 run, forcing STU to use a timeout.
• Back-to-back Dozier three-pointers cut the deficit to 7-6, as Florida National used a timeout of their own.
• Florida National added another extended run, 10-2 in less than a minute, building a 17-8 advantage.
• Vogel added recorded four consecutive points, cutting the FNU lead to 21-15.
• STU finished the first quarter trailing, 25-15.
• In the second quarter, Florida National was able to twelve, before free throws from Dozier and Brooks jumper put the Bobcats within nine, 32-23.
• Florida National led by as many as 16, and went into the halftime break leading 42-28.
• Brooks got the Bobcats on the board to open the second half, registering a three-pointer, cutting the deficit to eleven.
• Midway through the third quarter, FNU extended their lead to 16, before Vogel capped off a 6-0 run by STU to bring the game to 51-41.
• Right before the final buzzer of the quarter, Martinez – Sanz made her first three-pointer of the game to put the score at 56-44.
• St. Thomas had to play catch-up for the entire fourth quarter, finally cutting the Florida National lead to single-digits, 65-56, with three minutes remaining after a Destiny Wilson jumper.
• Wilson added makes on free throws to bring the Bobcats within six points, with a minute remaining in the game.
• The Bobcats smartly extended the game by fouling Florida National. The Conquistadors could not capitalize on their chances at the charity stripe, allowing Dozier to net a three-point bucket to make the game 68-65.
• As tine expired in the fourth quarter, both Dozier and Wilson attempted three-pointers to tie the game. However, both fell short and the Bobcats took their first home loss of the season.

GAME STATS:

• FNU shot 44.3% from the field on 27-of-61 shooting overall but was hot from the field in the first half, hitting 52.50%.
• FNU shot 30.8% from downtown on 8-of-26 shooting.
• FNU recorded 35.3 FT% on 6-of-17 shooting overall.
• St. Thomas University hit 32.4% of its shots from the paint and 23.7% from the long range.
• Applying the pressure on the defensive side, the Conquistadors forced 17 turnovers and recorded 6 steals.

FNU HIGHLIGHTS:

• Brianna Richardson led FNU with 23 points and she also noted 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
• Brandilyn Robertson led the Conquistadors on the boards with 14 rebounds and she also recorded 1 steal and 2 assists.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

• FNU record now is 6-10 this season.
• FNU recorded its fourth on the road win of the season
• 8 players saw at least ten minutes of action for the Conquistadors.
• St. Thomas University out-rebounded Florida National 54-47 in the contest.

TEAM LEADERS:
Florida National University

• Points: Brianna Richardson (23)
• Rebounds: Brandilyn Robertson (14)
• Assists: Adria Stewart (5)

WHAT'S NEXT:
Florida National University women's basketball team will now face #13 Dakota Wesleyan University on Wednesday, December 18th at 12:30 Am. The game will take place at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.