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The Nova Southeastern Women's Basketball team suffered their first loss of 2023, falling short in an SSC thriller against Tampa. The Sharks had three athletes in double figures, Madison Frederick led the way with her 8th 20-point outing of the season.    

INSIDE THE MATCHUP   Records: Nova Southeastern 14-2, 6-2 SSC | Tampa 15-1 7-1 SSC   Score: Nova Southeastern 77, Tampa 78   Location: Rick Case Arena | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.   Get Social: Instagram & Twitter – NSU_WBasketball | Facebook – NSU Women's Basketball  

HOW IT HAPPENED  

First Quarter – Hailey Conley got it started for NSU by converting a driving layup. Then midway through the quarter, Tampa went on an 8-0 run to give themselves a 14-6 lead. However, three-pointers by Zeyno Seren and Conley cut the Sharks deficit to two. The Spartans were able to hold on to the lead heading into the second quarter. 

Second Quarter – The Sharks came out strong, thanks to back-to-back layups by Kyannah Grant and Sarei McGill, giving NSU their first lead of the game. Both teams continued to battle throughout the rest of the quarter. As time winded down heading into the break, the Spartans knocked down a pair of jumpers to take a three-point lead at the half.  

Third Quarter – With just under six minutes remaining in the quarter, back-to-back three-pointers by Mackenzie Steele and Madison Frederick gave the Sharks a 52-47 lead. NSU held the lead for most of the quarter but a last-second layup by the Spartans pushed them in front by one point heading into the final frame. 

Fourth Quarter – At the three-minute mark, Tampa held on to an eight-point lead, but the Sharks would not go away. Rattling six straight points to bring the game within two, featuring baskets from Conley, Frederick, and Skyla Osceola. NSU continued to fight until the end but fell short, dropping tonight's SSC matchup to Tampa 78-77.  

STAT OF THE MATCH

Madison Frederick finished with her 8th 20-point outing of the season (25 points).  

UPCOMING

Nova Southeastern returns to action at the Shark Tank on Saturday, Jan. 14 against Saint Leo. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.   To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women's Basketball, be sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter at NSU_WBasketball. 

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