Unbeaten Raiders Return Home for Final Game Before the New Year

GAME  15

#2 Northwest Florida State (14-0) vs. Southern Union (4-9)

December 30, 2024 | Niceville, FL | 3:00 p.m. (CST)

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NICEVILLE, Fla.  – Northwest Florida State women's basketball is set to return to action this Monday for their last home game before the new year. The undefeated Raiders will face Southern Union on Monday afternoon, closing out their 2024 home schedule.

Northwest Florida's most recent outing came two weeks ago in Summit, Mississippi, where they battled the 10-win Southwest Mississippi Bears. Despite a challenging performance, the Raiders emerged victorious with a 55-48 win, marking their 14th triumph of the season. Mekhia Chase led the scoring effort with 16 points, followed by Ka'Zahria Johnson, who added 10 points.

Now rested and ready, the Raiders aim to pick up where they left off as they gear up for the second half of the season. Monday's matchup features the struggling Southern Union Bison, who enter the contest with a 4-9 record. The Bison are currently on a four-game losing skid, having fallen to Chattahoochee Valley, Pensacola State, Gulf Coast State, and Chipola.

Northwest Florida will be the fourth consecutive Panhandle Conference opponent for Southern Union—and likely the toughest. The Raiders are ranked No. 2 nationally and boast top-20 rankings in multiple statistical categories.

FREE ADIMISSION

Monday's matchup between the Raiders and the Bison will feature free admission for all attendees—no ticket required. Don't miss the chance to cheer on the unbeaten Raiders as they close out 2024 with their final home game of the year and last until conference play on January 11.

FAST BREAKS

• Northwest Florida State women's basketball is off to a blazing 14-0 start to their season, coming in at #2 in the NJCAA National Poll, just behind defending National Champion Hutchinson.
• The Raiders are 3-0 in the month of December and will look to make it 4-0 with a win Monday.
• Deborah Davenport continues to be a force offensively and defensively. The third year Raider is averaging 9.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks per game. She ranks 44th in the nation for total rebounds (114) and 12th in blocks (23).

• Neveah Scott has been a sharpshooter from three-point range this season, connecting on 52.5% of her attempts, placing her 9th nationally.
• Freshman guard Kamyrn Corporan has played a big roll on defensive front, averaging 2.7 steals per game and ranking 34th in the NJCAA with 38 total steals.

• The Raiders are a very well rounded and disciplined team. This squad ranks 14th in field goal percentage (45.7%), 27th in three-point percentage (33.3), 33rd in assists (16.9), eighth in blocks (4.9), first in points per game allowed (42.4), and first in opponents field goal percentage (28.3). 

COMING UP

Looking ahead to Monday's matchup, the Raiders are set for two more road games before beginning Conference Play at home on January 11. They will first head to Boonville, Miss., to face Northwest Mississippi on January 6. After that, the team will travel to Cuthbert, Ga., for a January 8 showdown against Andrew. The Raiders will then return to Niceville on January 11 to host Tallahassee State and kick off conference action.

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