The Gulf Breeze Dolphins had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They snuck past Pace with a 49-43 victory on Wednesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Gulf Breeze.
Gulf Breeze got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Lila Jacobs out in front who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 12 rebounds. Jacobs is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games she's played. Makayla Brammer was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds.
Gulf Breeze is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season. As for Pace, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-8.
Gulf Breeze didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 50-41 defeat vs. Niceville on the 9th. Pace's road trip will continue as they head out to face Gulf Breeze at 7:00 p.m. on February 14th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Florida (Gulf Breeze is ranked 82nd, while Pace is ranked 78th).