Tampa Secures Road Win Over Barry

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Behind a strong defense and Ryan Blount's double-double, the Spartans took down the Barry Buccaneers in a Sunshine State matchup at the Health & Sports Center Saturday evening.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP

Final: Tampa 98, Barry 83
Records: Tampa (12–10, 6–9 SSC), Barry (12–11, 7–8 SSC)
Location: Health & Sports Center | Miami Shores, Fla.

HOW IT HAPPENED

First Half
The Buccaneers won the tip-off, but Tampa's defense got to work, forcing a turnover. Ryan Blount was first on the board with a layup, followed by a Camden McCormick three. Barry's offense picked up the pace, and the tight contest began. Trey Lane got to work from behind the arc, and things remained close as Justin Taylor hit a three to fight for a Spartans lead. Tampa continued to connect from deep, going on a late first-half run and building a lead. Lane's layup right as the half drew to a close gave the Spartans a 50–34 advantage heading into the break.

Second Half
The Buccaneers struck first out of the break, but Taylor and McCormick quickly responded with a layup each. Lane and Blount continued the Spartans' attack from three as the Buccaneers tried to lessen the deficit. Trent Scott took over the offense with three consecutive layups and a trip to the line. Cole Gingeleski worked in the paint on both ends with a layup followed immediately by a block. B.J. Schaeffer added a slam as the game continued at a rapid pace, with the Buccaneers battling to close the gap. However, Tampa maintained the lead behind Ryan Blount's double-double and a strong defensive showing, securing a 98–83 win.

INSIDE THE STATS

• Ryan Blount: 21 pts, 14 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl
• Trey Lane: 19 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl
• Camden McCormick: 17 pts, 2 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl
• Trent Scott: 16 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 1 blk
• Justin Taylor: 10 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast, 1 blk, 1 stl
• B.J. Schaeffer: 9 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk

TEAM STATS

• Field Goal Percentage: 59% (34–58)
• Three-Point Percentage: 48% (11–23)
• Free Throws: 59% (19–32)
• Rebounds: 44
• Bench Points: 19 (19%)
• Points in the Paint: 38 (39%)
• Points off Turnovers: 20 (20%)

UP NEXT

Tampa returns to the Bob for a Valentine's Gameday Red Out matchup Saturday, February 14, at 4:00 p.m. against Rollins.