JACKSONVILLE - Despite four players hitting double figures, North Florida women's basketball did not have an answer for Jacksonville as the Dolphins took the win, 69-60, Monday at UNF Arena.
Ospreys of the Game
SWOOP of the Game
Green made a three-pointer a minute into the second half to pull North Florida (14-12, 7-6 ASUN) to a tie score with Jacksonville for the final time of the night.
Turning Point
Jacksonville (15-10, 7-5 ASUN) used an 11-2 run from the end of the third into the fourth to extend its lead to 55-44 and never looked back.
INSIDE THE GAME
- Jacksonville controlled the opening part of the game and jumped on a 9-2 lead to take a 19-9 advantage shortly after the media timeout.
- North Florida battled back with a 10-0 run that extended into the second quarter to even the score at 19.
- Bond ended a 6-0 Dolphin run with a three-point play, but another short run put JU up 33-27 at 2:47.
- Eremeeva's lay in and Victoria Patrick's triple as time wound down off the shot clock made it a one-point game, but a final lay up from JU made it 35-32 at the half.
- Out of the break, Green tied the game and then the teams traded baskets until the media timeout with JU leading, 44-42.
- Extending from the third to the fourth quarter, Jacksonville used an 11-2 run to take its biggest lead of the game 55-44.
- The Ospreys got as close as three on two occasions, but could not get a defensive end. Eremeeva made it a five-point game with a minute on the clock, but UNF came up empty and the Dolphins converted 4-of-4 at the line to take the win.
FROM THE TOP
"Today was a tough one. We didn't execute down the stretch and JU made a play every time it seemed like we were about to get over the hump. Now its time time turn the page and ger ready for Lipscomb on Saturday." - head coach
Darrick Gibbs
Osprey Fast Breaks
- Bond recorded her eighth double-double of the season and third in the last four games.
- Eremeeva matched her season-high with 15 points for the third time this season.
- Jacksonville capitalized on 14 UNF turnovers with 17 points and were dominant inside, outscoring UNF 26-18 in the paint.
- Rhetta Moore earned her second career start and dished out a season-high four assists.
- North Florida moves into fourth place in the ASUN standings, behind Liberty and Jacksonville. UNF faces Liberty a week from tonight in Lynchburg.
What's Next
North Florida closes out its regular season home slate against Lipscomb Saturday, Feb. 22. Before the game, the Ospreys will honor their three seniors.
