PBA/FGCU RECAP

Fort Myers, FL- FGCU (8-1) won their fourth game in a row, defeating Palm Beach Atlantic University, 93-36, Thursday night from Alico Arena.

Stats (PBA):

PBA shot 31.0% (13/42) from the field, 33.3% (4/12) from beyond the arc, and were outrebounded 38-24 by the Eagles. The Sailfish dished out 6 assists, had 3 steals, and 2 blocks in the game. PBA forced 11 Eagles team turnovers, while having 23 team turnovers of their own.

Stats (FGCU):

FGCU shot 56.1% (37/66) from the field, 40.5% (15/37) from beyond the arc, and outrebounded PBA: 38-24. The Eagles dished out 20 assists, had 7 steals, and 0 blocks in the game. FGCU forced 23 Sailfish team turnovers, while having 11 team turnovers of their own.

Outstanding Players (PBA):

Kash Ayuso 7 pts, 2 asts

Maria Benitez-Zayas 5 pts, 4 reb

Ashleigh Boughlin 5 pts, 3 reb

Outstanding Players (FGCU):

TK Morehouse 24 pts, 6 reb

Sha Carter 15 pts, 6 reb

Alyza Winston 12 pts

Overview:

The Eagles won big Thursday night vs Palm Beach Atlantic, courtesy of shooting the ball well from beyond the arc. FGCU shot 40% from beyond the arc, hitting fifteen 3 point field goals in the game. The Eagles also shot 56% from the field, so they were hitting shots from inside and outside of the three point line. It was a complete game for FGCU tonight in every facet of the game.

TK Morehouse scored a game high 24 points to lead the Eagles offensively. Sha Carter (15 points), and Alyza Winston (12 points), also scored in double figures for FGCU. Palm Beach Atlantic was led offensively by Kash Ayuso, who scored 7 points. Eleven players scored points for FGCU, Thursday night in the game. FGCU outscored Palm Beach Atlantic 48-18, in the second half of tonight’s game.

What’s Next:

FGCU (8-1) faces Duke University (9-1), Sunday afternoon at 1 PM from Alico Arena.