WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Eckerd women's basketball team rebounded from a two-game skid, with a 63-54 victory over Palm Beach Atlantic on the road on Saturday afternoon fueled by a dominant third quarter.
Eckerd set the tone early in the first half, jumping out to a 17-15 lead after the first quarter, with Lisa Michaelsen and Jaylen Ostenson knocking down shots from beyond the arc. The Tritons extended their lead to 32-27 at halftime. Emma Egan provided a spark off the bench, while Chance Bucher's four boards in the frame allowed the Tritons to build up to a 32-27 lead at the half.
In the second half, Eckerd pulled away with a dominant third-quarter performance, outscoring Palm Beach Atlantic 20-11 to build a double-digit advantage. The Tritons' perimeter shooting improved, with Ostenson, Greta Carollo and Bucher knocking down clutch 3-pointers. The Tritons maintained a double-digit lead for a majority of the second half. A late push by Palm Beach Atlantic in the fourth quarter brought the Sailfish deficit back to single digits, however, Eckerd's composure at the free throw line helped them secure the 63-54 victory.
HOW IT ENDED
FINAL: Eckerd 63, Palm Beach Atlantic 54
RECORDS: Eckerd 10-4 (5-3 SSC); Palm Beach Atlantic 8-7 (2-5 SSC)
NOTES AND NUMBERS
- Bucher tallied her fourth double-double of the season with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Michaelsen rounded out double-digit scoring figures with 13 points.
- Korzane tallied six assists and nine points.
- EC's bench outscored PBA's 14-9, with Egan contributing eight points off the bench.
- Eckerd held PBA to 29.7 percent for the game.
UP NEXT
Eckerd returns home to face Rollins at 5:30 PM on Wednesday at Saint Petersburg College.
