MELBOURNE, Fla. - After trailing by double-digits in the second half, the Eckerd men's basketball team used a 7-0 run to surge past the Panthers. The Tritons used strong defense down the stretch to top Florida Tech, 65-63, on the road Wednesday night.
Both teams struggled offensively in the opening half, with both teams shooting below 30 percent. The teams traded baskets throughout the opening half, with FIT holding a one-possession lead for most of the frame. The Tritons entered the half trailing 30-26.
The Panthers went on a 12-2 run early in the second half to take a 42-30 favor. A 7-0 Tritons' run midway through the period pulled EC within one at the 8:05 mark. A triple by Isaiah Placie a minute later tied the game before a Carr Thiam jumper gave the Tritons a two-point favor with 4:07 left. FiT evened the score with 57 seconds left, but Thiam's free throws second later gave EC the lead while EC's defense forced two off-balance shots to seal the win.
HOW IT ENDED
FINAL: Eckerd 65, Florida Tech 63
RECORDS: Eckerd 13-14 (8-11 SSC); Florida Tech 15-11 (8-11 SSC)
NOTES AND NUMBERS
- George Kimble led Eckerd with 27 points. He rounded out his stat line with seven boards, two steals, and a block.
- Thiam (12) and Timothy Thompson (10) rounded out the double-figure scorers.
- EC held a 43-32 advantage on the boards, led by Reese White with eight.
- The Tritons shot 48.2 percent in the second half.
- Eckerd swept the season series from Florida Tech.
UP NEXT
Eckerd returns to the McArthur Center to conclude the regular season, hosting Palm Beach Atlantic at 7:00 PM for senior night on Saturday. Eckerd will also host a celebration of life for the Legendary James R. Harley surrounding the game.
