FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Nov. 28, 2025) - It was a close game in the Lions opening matchup in Florida. A brief run by Palm Beach Atlantic in the third quarter allowed them to pull away and secure the win.

1st Half
• Niyell McCargo put the Lions on the board after the Sailfish opened with a 5–0 run. She responded with back-to-back baskets to start the Lions' offense.
• The Lions shot 33% in the first quarter, with Niyell McCargo accounting for six of the team's nine points. Despite her strong start, the Lions trailed by two at the end of the period.
• Georgian Court women's soccer player Chelsea Lavezzo made her basketball debut, checking into the game and knocking down a jumper for the Lions.
•  The last three points of the half were scored by McCargo, and the Lions trailed 19-22.

2nf Half
• The Sailfish scored the first four points, extending their lead to seven. 
• Alexi Hoy scored a three to put the Lions within four. 
• A few more Sailfish baskets extended their lead to nine at one point.
• Amyah Bray had a layup and a free throw to end the quarter and bring the Lions within six. 
• A three by Alexi Hoy and a layup from Jade Dickinson to open up the 4th quarter brought the Lions within one. 
•The Sailfish led by as much as ten in the fourth quarter. 
• Despite the Lions outscoring the Sailfish 16-15, it was not enough. They lost 52-47 in their first game in Florida. 

Lion Stat Leaders
• Niyell McCargo scored 13 for the Lions. 
• Alexi Hoy added nine. 
• Karissa Smedley had six. 

For the Sailfish
• Breeje Schuler was 2-3 from three and added 14 points. 
• Anabel Ellison scored 11 and had 12 boards

Up Next
• Georgian Court plays its final game in Florida tomorrow afternoon. They face Nova Southeastern for a 2 pm tip-off. 
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