The NSU University Sharks will challenge the Key West Conchs at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in NSU University's favor as the team sits on eight straight wins at home while Key West has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road.
Last Thursday, NSU University came up short against Marathon and fell 47-38. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Sharks came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 127th, while the Dolphins are ranked 333rd).
Laly Luque
| 01/30/25 @ Marathon | 16 |
| 01/28/25 vs Somerset Academy | 23 |
| 01/24/25 vs Archbishop McCarthy | 17 |
| 01/23/25 vs Pembroke Pines Charter | 17 |
Despite the loss, NSU University saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Laly Luque went 6 for 8 en route to 16 points. Luque's afternoon made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Charlize Coats, who posted six points and six steals.
Even though they lost, NSU University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in seven consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Key West played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Barron Collier 52-18. The Conchs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-9.
Key West's defeat dropped their record down to 1-18. As for NSU University, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 15-5.
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