The NSU University Sharks scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 101-51 win over Highlands Christian on the road. The win was nothing new for NSU University as they're now sitting on five straight.
NSU University's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dwight Gaines, who went 6 for 8 from beyond the arc en route to 26 points and 0 assists. Those 26 points set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Dwayne Smith, who scored 16 points along with eight rebounds.
NSU University's win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Highlands Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
NSU University will head out on the road to face off against Gulliver Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Gulliver Prep's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last eight matchups. Highlands Christian will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Monarch at 12:30 p.m. on December 28th.
