WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Palm Beach Atlantic women's basketball team squared off with the Barry Buccaneers for the third time this season tonight at the Rubin. After splitting the season series 1-1 the Bucs got the upper hand 66-61 in PBA's regular-season finale. 

Early on, the Sailfish had to deal with an energized Bucs team that was looking for payback after falling to PBA in Rubin Arena on March 1. Shekinah Guthrie looked impressive as she was much of the Sailfish offense in the first quarter as she scored the team's first six points. Sia Williams picked up two fouls in the first quarter resulting in the leading Sailfish leading scorer being out of rhythm throughout tonight's game, going 2-of-11 from the floor and recording five points. The Sailfish struggled to shoot from deep early on as they fell behind Barry 18-14 after the first quarter. 

The Sailfish struggled offensively in the second quarter as they shot 3-of-15 from the field. Barry's Harriet Swindells scored seven in the second to lead the Bucs offense out to the 35-22 lead at the half. Guthrie was once again the main Sailfish threat as she scored half of the team's eight points in the quarter. 

The Sailfish offense got going in the second half as Maria Benitez-Zayas began to take the game over. She would score 16 of her game-high 22 in the second 20 minutes of play to help bring the Sailfish back within striking distance.  The Sailfish played even with the Bucs in the third quarter as the deficit stayed at 14 heading into the final quarter of the game. In the fourth quarter, the Sailfish put some pressure defense onto Barry and it seemed to lift the Sailfish energy.

At the six-minute mark in the fourth quarter, the Sailfish trailed by 16, but they would proceed to go on a 17-2 over the next five minutes. Benitez-Zayas and big Jada Garbutt were the catalysts of the run which also included a timely Chelsea Aalim three-pointer. Once the Sailfish cut the lead to one with 30 seconds to go, they were forced to foul after failing to force a quick turnover. The Buccaneers iced the game from the line going 8-for-8 in the closing half-minute to stifle the PBA run.

Benitez-Zayas, Guthrie, and Garbutt all finished in double-figures for the 'Fish as the latter two pulled down seven and eight rebounds apiece respectively. The Sailfish shot 34 percent for the game and finished 5-of-22 from three after opening the game 0-for-11 from deep. The Sailfish once again won the turnover battle committing just 11 while forcing 16 which led to 16 points. Barry big Trinity Bosecker led the Bucs offensively with 18 points and 10 rebounds. 

With the regular season ending, the Sailfish are scheduled to compete in the Sunshine State Conference Tournament, March 16-21. The 'Fish will find out their opponent for the opening round as the draw to determine the seeds for the tournament will take place tomorrow afternoon.