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Raider Basketball Set for Thanksgiving Classic Action
Posted: Nov 28, 2024

Raider Basketball Set for Thanksgiving Classic Action

 

GAME 10

#2 Northwest Florida State (9-0) vs. Bishop State (3-5)

Nov. 29 | Pensacola, FL | 1:00 p.m.

 

GAME  11

#2 Northwest Florida State (9-0) vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (4-2)

Nov. 30 | Pensacola, FL | 1:00 p.m.

 

STREAM LINK: https://piratenetwork.live/watch-live/

  

NICEVILLE, Fla.  – The Northwest Florida State women's basketball team is back on the court this week, aiming to extend their perfect season at the Pensacola State Thanksgiving Classic. The Raiders will face Bishop State on Friday and Mississippi Gulf Coast on Saturday, with both games tipping off at 1:00 p.m.

The Raiders have started their season red-hot, boasting a 9-0 record after securing two wins last weekend in Panama City. They edged Florida Southwestern 58-53 on Friday and dominated Southern Union 78-42 on Saturday.

Mekhia Chase and Deborah Davenport were pivotal in both victories. Chase notched a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double against FSW, while Davenport delivered a standout 21-point, 11-rebound performance in the win over Southern Union. The dynamic duo will look to carry that momentum into this week's matchups as the Raiders strive for two more victories.

Bishop State enters the weekend with a 3-5 record, rebounding from an 0-4 start by winning three of their last four games. Their recent success includes an impressive 21-point upset over #6 Jones College on November 15.

Mississippi Gulf Coast, meanwhile, opened their season with four consecutive wins but stumbled last week with back-to-back losses to Mineral Area and Pensacola State. Before facing the Raiders, the Bulldogs will take on Pensacola State again on Friday.

 

FAST BREAKS

  • After their 9-0 start, the Raiders remained the #2 ranked team in this week's NJCAA National Poll, and the #1 team in the FCSAA Coaches' Poll.
  • Northwest Florida has been stellar on the road of the last seven seasons, losing only seven games in that span. During that same period, the Raiders have only lost four neutral games.
  • The Raiders boast one of the best offensive units in the nation, ranking 48th in points (605), 15th in field goal percentage (46.0%) and 50th three-point percentage (31.1%).
  • The team also has a strong knack for defense, 36th in forced turnovers per game (22.1), 19th in blocks (4.3), seventh in points allowed per game (45.0), and eighth in opponents field goal percentage (29.6).
  • The Raiders are led by veteran returners Mekhia Chase, Nevaeh Scott and Deborah Davenport, all averaging points in the double-figures: Scott (11.7), Chase (11.2) and Davenport (10.4)