Scott Plus Defense Shine In Raiders Victory Over Santa Fe.

NICEVILLE, Fla. – Northwest Florida State women's basketball team improved to 4-0 for the season with another dominant performance, this time defeating FCSAA opponent Santa Fe, 62-30.

Nevaeh Scott was on fire from beyond the arc, scoring a career-high 20 points, including five three-pointers. She also contributed five rebounds, one assist, and a steal. Deborah Davenport and Mekhia Chase also made key contributions, with Davenport adding 11 points and eight rebounds, while Chase recorded 10 points and eight rebounds.

While individual performances stood out, it was the Raiders' defense that stole the show. They held the Saints to just 17% shooting, with fewer than nine successful shots all game. Most of Santa Fe's points came from free throws, accounting for 10 of their total score. The Raiders allowed no more than 11 points per quarter and held the Saints scoreless in the final period.

This game was a perfect example of the defense and rebounding focus that Bart Walker's teams have exemplified over the past seven years. The Raiders now face a big test tomorrow, as they prepare to take on #11 Southern Idaho. Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m. (CDT) at Raider Arena.

FIRST HALF

• Santa Fe College's Burney scores the first 3-point shot, setting the game at 3-0.
• Chase of Northwest Florida State makes a layup with an assist from Scott, bringing the score to 3-2.
• The Saints briefly holds the lead after a jump shot by Green, bringing the score to 5-2.
• Scott and Kamryn Corporan score consecutively, moving the Raiders ahead, 6-5.
• Santa Fe College's Burney makes a free throw, tying the score at 8-8.
• Both teams continue missing shots and committing turnovers, keeping the game close around 9-8 in favor of Santa Fe.
• Davenport and Scott add points, with Northwest Florida State College leading 17-11 after Scott's three-pointer.
• The Saints scores a layup to narrow the gap to 17-13, but the Raiders maintain a slight edge as the first half progresses.

SECOND HALF

• Both teams made lineup adjustments, with the Raiders scoring a quick layup, extending their lead to 31-19.
• Santa Fe missed several shots, and Northwest Florida took advantage with a three-pointer by Scott, bringing the score to 34-19.
• Both teams exchanged turnovers, but the Raiders scored off an offensive rebound by Corporan, making it 36-21.
• After a timeout, Santa Fe managed a three-pointer, cutting the score to 38-24, but Northwest Florida quickly responded with a three-pointer of their own.
• Northwest Florida continued their offensive with back-to-back three-pointers by Scott and Chase, extending their lead to 44-26.
• The Saints struggled to score, with multiple missed shots and fouls, as the Raiders continued to control the game.
• Both teams exchanged turnovers, but Northwest Florida capitalized with a layup by Kayla Williams, bringing the score to 48-28.
• The Saints scored a few free throws, but the Raiders maintained their lead, finishing the game with a score of 57-30.