NSU Falls to the Lethal Lions

Ashley Chang-Story & Craig Heenighan

Issue date: 2/9/10 Section: Sports

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Media Credit: Sports Information Luke Roesch put in a standout performance against Tampa as he posted career high numbers with 19 points.

Despite an outstanding start, NSU men's basketball had trouble maintaining their lead against the St. Leo Lions as they went down 92-81.

The Sharks went on a 10-2 run early in the game, but as time progressed the Lions fought back and regained the lead at 23-22. The advantage continued to change hands between the two teams resulting in a slim lead for the Sharks at halftime, 40-39.

Following the close encounter in the first period the first 10 minutes of the second half were much of the same as the two teams remained deadlocked. The Lions opened up a substantial lead at 81-72 with two minutes remaining in the game. The Sharks continued to battled valiantly, but eventually fell to the St. Leo Lions, 92-81. NSU was 27 for 68 from the floor and shot 39.7 percent.

Junior Alex Gynes and sophomore Rob Huntington lead the team in rebounds with 7 each. Gynes also led the team in scoring with 20 points.

The Sharks responded to the defeat in fine style as they dispatched the University of Tampa by a score of 97-88 at the Don Taft University Center.

Coming into the game on the back of consecutive defeats, it was imperative the Sharks got back to winning ways in front of the NSU finatics. The Sharks looked determined from the outset, gaining the upper hand early and maintaining it throughout.

Freshman Luke Roesch was the Sharks catalyst on the night as he turned in an inspired performance with a career high19 points, six rebounds, two assists and a block.

The Sharks led the Spartans for the entire game as they dominated both offensively and defensively. NSU exploded out of the traps early in the match as they found their groove early. The Sharks were able to frustrate the Spartans and take a 50-40 lead into the half time interval.

In the second period the Sharks continued to dominate as they lead by as many as twelve on several occasions. Tampa became frustrated and this was evident as their coach continuously chastised his players from the sidelines. NSU held on for what was a crucial victory and it gets their season back on track as the race for the playoffs really heats up.

The Sharks currently lie in a tie for fourth in the conference with local rivals Lynn and Barry who they face within the next week.

Gynes and freshman Brian Cahill contributed with 15 points apiece. Junior John Brooks and Huntington each garnered 14 and 11 points apiece.

The Sharks are on the road in their next outing as they face the Eckerd Tritons who are currently third in the conference.

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