CLEMSON, S.C. - UNF women's basketball (4-2) had Clemson (3-2) on the ropes with a two-point lead heading into the final frame, but the Tigers were able to fend off a hot shooting Ospreys team, 84-72, Wednesday, Nov. 24 from Littlejohn Coliseum.
Moore, a native of Charleston, S.C., poured in 29 points in her return to her home state, while forward
Jazz Bond was close behind with 23 of her own. The Ospreys netted 12 three-pointers in the loss, while shooting 50.9 percent from the floor.
Moore's 75-percent shooting day is good for 10th in UNF single-game history.
The loss snaps a four-game winning streak, with UNF's lone losses coming against ACC teams.
Both teams shot well Wednesday, with North Florida shooting 50.9 from the field and Clemson at 50.8. The Tigers were able to get the edge in the paint, although UNF converted eight-more three-pointers than the hosts.
Clemson 84, UNF 72
Beyond the Box Score
First Half: Both teams battled to find their offensive rhythm early …
Jazz Bond drilled a three-pointer at the 7:23 mark in the first quarter for UNF's first points of the contest …
Rhetta Moore made her presence known with consecutive three-pointers to put UNF ahead … Clemson made a layup with 31 seconds left in the first for the 17-14 lead at the end of one …
Jazz Bond scored 10 points in the second quarter as UNF outscored Clemson 22-20 in the second session … UNF rattled off a 7-0 run to create a 31-24 lead at the 4:22 mark in the second quarter … Clemson responded with an 8-0 run of its own before
Ally Knights hit a three-pointer to put UNF back on top by two … the Tigers would lead 37-36 at the break.
Second Half: Moore came out of the half on a mission, scoring 15 points in the third quarter … Clemson created a six-point lead at the 2:43 mark, the Tigers largest advantage up to that point … Moore hit a key three to cut the deficit to 56-53 … after another Moore layup, she closed the quarter with a three ball for the 58-56 UNF lead … Clemson was able to double-up UNF with strong play in the paint as the Tigers pulled ahead in the final frame.
Leaders By the Numbers
UNF
Clemson
- Delicia Washington | 23 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks
- Kiara Lewis | 5 assists
Postgame Comments
Notes
- Moore is averaging 25 points over her last two games. This is her third game with at least 20 points.
- Moore is shooting 56.7 percent from beyond the arc this year.
- This is just the second game between UNF and Clemson in series history.
- Jazz Bond is averaging a scorching 20.2 points per game on the year, having scored at least 20 on four occasions.
- Bond added a season-high four blocks
- UNF attempted only three free throws.
- The Ospreys scored in 30 of their 69 possessions.
- UNF led for over 12 minutes.
- The game featured 14 lead changes and nine tie scores.
Up Next
UNF continues the road trip at Charleston Saturday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m.
