WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Palm Beach Atlantic's men's basketball team dropped a high-paced game against No. 5 Nova Southeastern Wednesday night inside Rubin Arena. The Sailfish (8-10) kept the game close but the Sharks (15-1) had just enough in the tank to secure the victory with a final score 100-95.
The Sailfish hung around with the Sharks for the entire first half thanks to a strong offensive attack. Jules Jasmin was a big part of the 'Fish offense, scoring 12 of his 18 points in the first half. NSU was able to maintain a lead for the entire 20 minutes but saw a lead of ten points with 6:15 to go diminish to only two by half time giving the Sailfish momentum and energy heading into the locker room.
The second half was more of the same as the Sharks were able to stay out ahead of PBA. As the 'Fish kept within reach in the beginning of the second half Paxton Wilson drained a deep three to knot the game at 63-63 with 12 minutes left in regulation. Unfortunately, that was as close as PBA could get to a lead all night as the Sharks went on to take a commanding lead and then outlast the Sailfish in the end. A last second free throw gave NSU their 100th point of the game putting the final score at 100-95.
The Sailfish offense was clicking all night as they managed to shoot 58 percent from the floor. De'Ondre Jackson led the Sailfish in scoring as he dropped 20 points in the contest. Wilson shot 50 percent from three going 3-for-6 in his 26 minutes of court time. Jasmin was able to add 18 points and Malek Barber had 16 of his own. Barber also had 6 rebounds in the game. On the defensive side, Bakari Warthen and Andrew Moemeka had two blocks apiece.
The Sailfish will return to action on Saturday, Jan. 26 as they will travel to St. Leo, Fla. Tip-off against the Lions is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
