Four Ospreys Score in Double-Figures in Tough Loss at Ole Miss

Friday, December 28

Oxford, Miss

2:00 p.m.

University of North Florida

5-6

Ole Miss

6-8

North Florida

Ole Miss

Photo by: Todd Drexler

Four Ospreys Score in Double-Figures in Tough Loss at Ole Miss

12/28/2018 5:05:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

OXFORD, Miss. – Four Ospreys scored in double-figures as the North Florida women's basketball team concluded the non-conference portion of its schedule on Friday afternoon in an 82-69 loss at Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss.

UNF falls to 5-6 on the season while Ole Miss improve to 6-8.

Leaders
UNF
Arianna Emanuel-Wright: 24 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Jazz Bond: 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 1 assist

Ole Miss
Crystal Allen: 34 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists

Inside the First Half
The teams opened the game with a high-scoring first ten minutes as the Ospreys and Rebels were locked in a tie at 27 after the first quarter. Emanuel-Wright paced UNF with 13 points in the quarter and the Ospreys were 9-of-10 at the free throw line while Ole Miss connected on six treys.

Emanuel-Wright buried a three-pointer with 7:58 left in the second quarter to give the Ospreys a 30-29 lead. The Rebels responded with a 7-0 rally to lead by six with six minutes left in the half. The teams traded points the remaining six minutes as Ole Miss took a 50-44 lead into the locker room.

Inside the Second Half
The Rebels extended their lead to as many as 13 points in the third quarter while outscoring UNF 15-12 in the quarter. Bond scored five quick points to begin the fourth quarter and trim the Rebel lead to 65-61. Ole Miss held the Ospreys to two points in the next six minutes and stretched their lead to 76-63 with 2:51 remaining.

A pair of layups from Ty Purifoy made the score 78-67 with 59 seconds remaining. The Ospreys tried to cut into the deficit by fouling and extending the game, but couldn't close the margin as the Rebels held on for an 82-69 victory.

Thoughts From the Top
"I'm really excited about how hard we played today. We battled and competed, but missed some important assignments that allowed Crystal to have a special performance today. As we wrap up our non-conference schedule, I think we are in a solid place as we go into ASUN play." - head coach Darrick Gibbs

Osprey Fast Breaks

Ole Miss shot 50 percent from the field, including 14-of-28 from beyond on the arc and posted a 48-29 advantage in rebounding.
The Ospreys shot 37.3 percent from the floor and assisted on 14 of 25 field goals made.
UNF outscored the Rebels 17-4 in points off turnovers.
The 44 first half points are the second-most scored this season for the Ospreys.
Emanuel-Wright's 24-point performance is one point shy of tying her career-high which was previously set this season.
Bond's 14 points marks the fourth consecutive game of reaching double-figures.
Adrienne Jackson netted 11 points and grabbed four rebounds while Purifoy added 10 points and four assists.
The contest featured seven lead changes and four ties.

Looking Ahead
North Florida opens ASUN play next weekend, hosting ASUN newcomer North Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 1 p.m.