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The second-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks won their 15th consecutive game on the 2022-23 season in dominant fashion, defeating Tampa 113-69 on Wednesday night from the Rick Case Arena. Jonathan Pierre paced the Sharks, scoring a game-high 23 points, while grabbing eight rebounds and recording three assists.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Score: No. 2 Nova Southeastern 113, Tampa 69
Records: No. 2 Nova Southeastern 15-0, 8-0 SSC | Tampa 5-9, 4-4 SSC
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Rick Case Arena
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HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half – Nova Southeastern began the game on an 11-4 run, as Will Yoakum recorded seven points in the opening minutes of the contest. Tampa cut the Sharks advantage to 13-11, but Dallas Graziani halted the Spartans momentum by knocking down a three-pointer. Nearing the midway point of the first half, Tampa trailed the Sharks by just one, but NSU was able to rally for a 13-0 run, which featured two three-point buckets by Graziani to extend the lead to 31-17. The Sharks went into halftime leading 60-35 over the Spartans.

Second Half – Nova Southeastern wasted no time extending its lead to over 30-points in the SSC showdown, as a steal from Shane Hunter set up a Yoakum dunk, putting the Sharks ahead 72-41. Alex Mangold knocked down a three-pointer, as NSU maintained its lead at 78-48. Later in the half, Jake Maranville put the Sharks ahead by 40, finishing a lay-up, as Nova Southeastern led 101-60. The Sharks closed out their 15th win of the campaign, defeating Tampa 113-69, and earning their 32nd consecutive home victory since 2020.

STATS OF THE NIGHT
Nova Southeastern has won 32 consecutive home games dating back to February 26, 2020
Seven Sharks scored in double figures, with Jonathan Pierre (23) and Will Yoakum (17) combining for 40 points.

UPCOMING
No. 2 Nova Southeastern hosts Saint Leo in Sunshine State Conference action on Saturday, January 14. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.
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