The Rollins College Tars came into Wednesday with a four game win streak but had definitely showed some signs of weakness in the last couple of contests. Only a trio of 100+ point games could keep the Tars on the winning track. But in this one Wednesday at the Clemente Center after getting off to a quick 8-2 start, everything seemed to go wrong for the visitor's from Winter Park. The 90-75 loss against Florida Tech was the third consecutive game in which the Tars allowed at least 90 points. Also the Tars rebounding woes continued for the season. Every time they seemed to get close enough to get right back into the game the Panthers would get another offensive rebound to "break the Tars backs.
Rollins (5-2 1-1 SSC) had a trio of players in double figures. Jeff Merton scored 20 points on his 21st birthday- while Connor McKim and Joey Galvis each scored 11 in the loss. The coaching staff spent all evening trying to find the right combination of players to spark the Tars but it never happened in a place where they usually have enjoyed a lot of success. The Tars shot 39 percent from the field and 39 percent (12-31) from the 3-point line. Rollins shot 68 percent (13-19) from the free throw line. They had 16 assists and 10 turnovers.
Florida Tech (6-3 2-1 SSC) was paced by 30 points and 16 rebounds from Sam Daniel- Jordan Majors added 24- while Robert Booth would nearly miss a double-double (nine points and 12 rebounds.) The Panthers shot 44 percent from the field in the victory- from the 3-point line it was 37 percent (14-38.) They shot at a 77 percent clip (24-31) at the free throw line. The Panthers crushed Rollins in the rebounding battle 47-29. They had 19 assists and turned the ball over 19 times.
Rollins would jump out to a quick 8-2 lead after a Eric Castenada layup in the early going. FIT would run off the next eight points before Jack Fleming would give the Tars a one point lead (11-10) at the 14:22 mark of the opening half. The Tars would open up a seven point lead (19-12) at the second media timeout after a Merton 3-pointer at the 11:50 mark. The Panthers would then go on a 10-0 run capped by a Majors 3-pointer to regain the lead. Rollins would knot the game at 22 on a Galvis 3-pointer at the 8:09 mark. The Panthers would end the half with a eight point lead (38-30.)
The Tars would open the second half "ice cold" and the Panthers would open up a 17 point lead (52-35.) That lead would grow to as many as 21 points. Rollins would get no closer than 12 the rest of the way. Marcus Camacho would hit a 3-pointer at the 8:19 mark and that is as close as the Tars would get.
Rollins will be back home Saturday when they welcome the Eckerd Tritons to Warden Arena. Tip time is set for 4 PM. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
Palm Beach Atlantic 82 Tampa 73
Eckerd 73 Lynn 56
Barry 79 Nova Southeastern 73
Saint Leo 89 Embry Riddle 82
SSC Standings:
Barry 3-0 (6-0)
Florida Tech 2-1 (6-3)
Eckerd 1-1 (6-2)
Rollins 1-1 (5-2)
Tampa 1-1 (5-3)
Florida Southern 1-1 (2-6)
Nova Southeastern 1-2 (2-3)
Saint Leo 0-1 (4-4)
Lynn 0-3 (2-4)
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