The NSU University Sharks will face off against the Pine Crest Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
NSU University heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Thursday. They lost to Cardinal Gibbons on the road by a 58-39 margin.
Meanwhile, Pine Crest came tearing into Friday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 23.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 71-52 win over the Chiefs.
Pine Crest's win came from a few key players NSU University will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Isabella Sangha, who dropped a double-double with 32 points and 12 boards. Another player making a difference was Maci Nitowski, who went 7 for 9 from beyond the arc on her way to 23 points.
Pine Crest 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 eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive contests.
Pine Crest's victory bumped their record up to 19-4. As for NSU University, their loss dropped their record down to 16-6.
NSU University came up short against Pine Crest in their previous matchup back in January, falling 53-44. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Sangha, who dropped a double-double with 35 points and 18 rebounds. Now that NSU University knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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