Manatees handle the Saints, SCF 98 - Santa Fe College 80

GAINESVILLE, FL- The #6 ranked SCF Manatees beat the Santa Fe College Saints, 98-80, in non-conference action. SCF trailed with five minutes left in the first half but battled to gain 2-point lead at half time. It was 47-45 when the Manatees scored six unanswered points to start the second half. SCF never lost the lead again resulting in the victory.

SCF's impressive second half run was fueled by a 4-for-9 performance from 3-point range and relentless defensive pressure forced the Saints into 15 turnovers. The Manatees were 20-for-32 from the floor with a 62% field goal percentage.

The SCF offense was led by sophomore guard Denzel Myers (North Charleston, SC) with 20 points. Isaiah Williams (19 pts), Savad Garner (18 pts) and Brian Cobb (10 pts) all added double digit performances. Cobb, a Lakewood Ranch High graduate, also added 11 rebounds for the Manatees.

"I emphasized hustle plays and playing hard at practice all week. Our players responded with 15 offensive rebounds combined with a tremendous defensive effort causing 15 turnovers. We did a great job responding to last week's loss. Santa Fe has had three straight wins since returning from winter break, so this was a big win on the road against a strong team. Hopefully this is enough to prepare us for conference play next week."

SCF is 4-2 this season against Midflorida Conference opponents. They improved to (16-4) tonight going in to their last non-conference contest of the season. The Manatees' host Webber International University Saturday, January 19th at 4pm. SCF opens conference play next week on Wednesday, January 23rd at Polk State College, 7pm.