WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Palm Beach Atlantic men's basketball team picked up its second win in a row on Wednesday against Tampa.
 
The ballgame was tightly contested until the Sailfish pulled away in the final eight minutes of the half. PBA (2-1) continued stay hot from beyond the 3-point arc, hitting 12-of-20 attempts from deep, including four from senior Jules Jasmin. Tampa (1-2) cut the deficit to five with less than a minute to go, but the Sailfish held on for an 87-79 victory.
 
PBA's offense was a balanced attack with five 'Fish scoring in double digits. Jasmin led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. Dan Largey and Alexander Gorton were right behind with 15 points each. Largey pulled down seven rebounds in the game with two 3-pointers. Nate Ward added 13 points with six rebounds while Marcus Montalvo finished with 10 points, five assists and two triples.
 
For the third game in a row, the Sailfish jumped out to an early advantage, leading the Spartans 18-12 through the first six minutes after a 3-pointer from Jalen Cooper. Tampa continued to hang around thanks to nine first half turnovers from PBA. Both squads struggled from the charity stripe in the first period, combining for 5-of-18 from the free throw line.
 
After a dunk by Jasmin put the 'Fish up 34-25 with six minutes left in the half, Tampa went on a 9-0 run to tie the contest with a minute and a half left before the break. A dunk from Cooper and a 3-pointer from Jasmin put the 'Fish back in front as they entered halftime with a 39-36 lead.
 
The beginning of the second half continued to be tightly contested as neither team could pull away. Tampa took the lead for a brief stretch with 11 minutes to go; however, the 'Fish went on a 13-3 run highlighted with five points each from Ward and Jasmin to take a 64-57 lead. PBA never trailed for the rest of the contest. The Spartans closed the game with a desperation 3-pointer in the final minutes, but PBA sealed the 87-79 win.
 
PBA had its way on the boards, outrebounding Tampa 37-29. The 'Fish forced the Spartans into eight turnovers leading to 11 points in the second half. Tonight's win marks three wins in a row against the Spartans. The 'Fish have won eight of the last 10 matchups against Tampa.
 
The Sailfish are scheduled to host Saint Leo on Thursday. Tip-off at Rubin Arena is scheduled for 4 p.m.