Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Palm Harbor University couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were dealt a 61-19 loss at the hands of the Venice Indians on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 55 points in the game before, the Hurricanes couldn't push the score so high this time.
Venice's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tessa Oleary led the charge by going 9-for-13 to rack up 20 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. The game was Oleary's seventh in a row with at least 15 points. Addison Ivery was another key player, putting up ten points along with eight steals and seven assists.
Palm Harbor University's defeat dropped their record down to 16-7. As for Venice, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-5.
Palm Harbor University does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Venice, they will face off against Haines City at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Haines City knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 12 matches -- so hopefully Venice likes a good challenge.
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