It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Southridge had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They skirted past the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders 52-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Spartans have posted since December 30, 2024.
Naya Hardisson
| 02/18/25 vs St. Thomas Aquinas | 23 |
| 02/13/25 vs Seminole Ridge | 14 |
| 02/08/25 vs Homestead | 10 |
| 02/06/25 vs Miami Beach | 7 |
| 01/25/25 vs Miami | 14 |
| + 18 more games |
Southridge found their leader in sophomore Naya Hardisson, who posted 23 points. Hardisson continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sakura Barnes, who put up 12 points.
St. Thomas Aquinas' defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sara Lee Blair, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 19 boards. Blair is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Nyla Mcfadden, who had 15 points and seven boards.
Southridge has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.6 points over those games. St. Thomas Aquinas' loss dropped their record down to 18-9.
Southridge wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 65-54 win against Nova on the 21st. St. Thomas Aquinas does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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