Miami Senior (FL) advanced to the 5th place game of the 2018 CresCom Bank Holiday Invitational with a 65-61 victory over St. Francis (GA) at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
TURNING POINT: Jordan Isaac’s sent the game into overtime for St. Francis as she connected on an old-fashioned three-point play to tie the game at 48-48 with three seconds remaining in regulation. In the second overtime period, Miami Senior scored the final four points of the game to secure the victory, With the game tied 61-61, Kiara Cruz scored on a layup with 34 seconds remaining on what proved to be the winning basket. Cheyanne Daniels tacked on two free throws while St. Francis had a turnover and two missed jumpers in its last three possessions.
MIAMI SENIOR STAT LEADERS: Colleen Buckner connected on 8-of-14 from the field to lead the Stingarees with 18 points. Cheyanne Daniels added 15 points and 19 rebounds.
ST. FRANCIS STAT LEADERS: Sophomore Mia Moore led all scorers with 28 points while also posting four steals.
RECORDS: Miami Senior 8-1, St. Francis 6-3.
WHERE ARE THEY FROM: Miami Senior – Miami, FL. St. Francis – Alpharetta, GA.
GAME STATS: Box Score