It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pine Crest had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They took down the NSU University Sharks 60-45. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Sharks recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Isabella Sangha continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double with 31 points and 16 rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down 12 or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Franky Garfi, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Panthers
| 02/13/25 vs NSU University | 19 |
| 02/07/25 vs Cardinal Gibbons | 14 |
| 01/31/25 @ Archbishop McCarthy | 15 |
| 01/28/25 @ Calvary Christian Academy | 13 |
| 01/27/25 @ Spanish River | 8 |
| + 12 more games |
Pine Crest smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.
NSU University's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Giselle Grant, who went 6-for-9 from beyond the arc en route to 22 points. That's the most points Grant has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Tatum Billie, who put up seven points along with 11 assists and five boards.
Pine Crest's victory bumped their record up to 20-4. As for NSU University, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-7.
Coming up, Pine Crest will take on Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.2 points per game this season. NSU University does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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