BARRY DEFEATS CLARION 62-59

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MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- The Barry University women's basketball team grounded the Clarion Golden Eagles62-59 earlier this afternoon in game two of the Comfort Inn on the Beach Classic at the Health & Sports Center.

The Buccaneers exploded out of the gates going on a 24-8 run to lead by 16 at the 11:39 mark in the first half. With 2:15 remaining, the Golden Eagles narrowed the lead to two (28-6), but the Bucs responded to carry a 35-26 lead into the half.

In the second half, the Bucs maintained the lead until the Eagles tied the game at 58 apiece with 4:10 remaining. However, Yashica Nesbit's six-second half steals gave the Bucs an added advantage as the Bucs held on for the win 62-59.

Amra Alagic led the Buccaneer winning efforts hitting five of nine three-pointers for 15 points. Polona Oberc came in off the bench to add 11 points, while Sanja Zivanovic and Yojana Rodriguez chipped in 10 apiece. Zivanovic also added seven assists, while Nesbit added a career-high 10 steals.

Heather Cigich was the only double-figure scorer for the Golden Eagles registering a game-high 26 points and eight boards.

The Buccaneers finished with a season-high 47 percent from three-point range to the Golden Eagles 23.

The Buccaneers will face off with Virginia Union who defeated St. Thomas Aquinas 79-61 in game one of the tournament. Game time is slated for 4 pm. Clarion will face off with St. Thomas Aquinas at 2 pm.