Basketball Recap: Palm Harbor University Piles Up the Points Against Tarpon Springs

Hurricanes

Margin (Wins)

11/19/24 @ Tampa Prep	57
12/17/24 @ Osceola	48
12/14/24 vs Osceola	46
01/31/25 vs Tarpon Springs	41
01/15/25 @ Seminole	35

You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Palm Harbor University on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the Tarpon Springs Spongers out of the water with a 63-22 final score. The Hurricanes have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 20 points or more this season.

Palm Harbor University got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Devyn Lavelle out in front who went 8 of 12 on her way to 17 points. Leah Barker was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Palm Harbor University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.

Palm Harbor University has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points per game. As for Tarpon Springs, they dropped their record down to 5-13 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road.

Palm Harbor University does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Tarpon Springs, they will challenge Cardinal Mooney on Tuesday. Cardinal Mooney will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Tarpon Springs surely won't give up without a fight.