Raiders and Eagles Set to Meet Again In Tallahassee

Game 25

#6 Northwest Florida State (21-3) at Tallahassee (4-17)

February 21, 2024 | 4:30 PM (CST) | Tallahassee, FL

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After a disappointing loss at home to Chipola last Saturday, the Raiders are determined to regain their momentum with a road victory at Tallahassee tomorrow night. The defeat brought the Raiders' record to 21-3 for the season, with a 6-3 standing in conference play, having lost three of their last six games.

Wednesday's matchup presents an opportunity for the Raiders to rejuvenate their confidence heading into a much-needed bye week. Tallahassee, currently struggling, sits at the bottom of the Panhandle Conference Standings with a 4-17 overall record and an 0-8 conference record. The Eagles aim to break their ten-game losing streak dating back to Nov. 30, 2023, with their last win occurring on Nov. 25, 2023, against Georgia Highlands with a 101-68 victory.

In their previous encounters, the Raiders emerged victorious in two meetings with the Eagles, securing wins of 87-44 in Tallahassee and 89-30 in Niceville. With history on their side, the Raiders are poised to continue their dominance against Tallahassee and reignite their winning streak.

LAST TIME OUT

Northwest Florida State women's basketball fell to No. 24 Chipola in a close game at home last Saturday, losing 62-56. The Raiders struggled to control possession throughout the game. By halftime, the team had 12 turnovers and wound up finishing the game with 23 total – the second most turnovers the team has surrendered this season.

The Raiders also struggled shooting the ball, connecting on just 36.7% of their shots, including 26.3% from three. The only other times the Raiders shot this poorly was in their other two losses to Gulf Coast, shooting 21.3% and 35.3% between both matchups.

Deborah Davenport and Destiney McPhaul were the Raiders' two leading scorers, scoring 12 points each. In addition to her double-digit scoring line, Davenport also recorded a career-high 14 rebounds while securing her second-career double-double.

PANHANDLE CONFERENCE STANDINGS

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