ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Florida Tech women's basketball lost 84-42 on the road against Eckerd.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Florida Tech 42, Eckerd 84
Records: Florida Tech (7-15, 4-11 SSC), Eckerd (18-4, 13-2 SSC)
Location: McArthur Center | St. Petersburg, Fla.

FIRST QUARTER:

• Eckerd won the opening tip, but early misses on both sides kept the scoreless start intact as Tech secured defensive rebounds.
• The Tritons struck first with a driving layup and free throw to take an early 3–0 lead.
• Amanda Ogbonna answered in the paint, scoring the Panthers' first basket off a Bayrak assist.
• Eckerd extended the margin with fast-break layups and a three-pointer to push the lead to 10–2.
• After the media timeout, Tai Roberts got Tech on the board at the line, followed by a Morin jumper to cut into the deficit.
• A pair of threes from Eckerd stretched the lead to double digits.
• The Panthers showed late momentum as Remingtyn Smith drilled a three-pointer, then Roberts converted three free throws in the final second.
• Tech closed the quarter on a quick 5–0 run, trimming the deficit to 17–13 heading into the second.

SECOND QUARTER:

• Eckerd opened the period with a three-pointer and continued to stretch the lead behind perimeter shooting.
• The Tritons knocked down another three at 7:02 to push the advantage to 23–8.
• Bayrak provided a brief spark with a pull-up jumper at 5:39, and Roberts followed by getting to the line to chip away at the deficit.
• The Panthers found success attacking the paint, highlighted by an Ogbonna hook shot at 4:02.
• A late Tech push featured baskets from Roberts and Smith, but Eckerd answered with interior scoring to close the half.
• Tech headed into halftime trailing 33–18 after a challenging second quarter.

THIRD QUARTER:

• Eckerd scored early in transition to extend its lead and set the tone coming out of the break.
• Tech answered at the free-throw line, with Roberts converting a pair to slow Eckerd's initial run.
• Tech closed the quarter with a brief spark, highlighted by a Winder three and free throws from Rea Ukaj, but Eckerd maintained a commanding advantage heading into the fourth.

FOURTH QUARTER:

• Eckerd opened the quarter with a three-pointer and continued to stretch the lead.
• Deirdre Miller three and a driving finish from Roberts trying to slow the Tritons down.
• The Panthers continued to compete, with points from Roberts, Ukaj, and Miller, but turnovers limited any sustained momentum.
• Tech closed the quarter with defensive effort and a few late looks, but Eckerd maintained command through the final horn.

NOTABLE PANTHERS:

• Tai Roberts led all Panthers with 11 points and tallied three rebounds and four assists.
• Deirdre Miller grabbed seven defensive rebounds and scored eight points.

UP NEXT: The Panthers play the first of their back-to-back home games against Palm Beach Atlantic. The game is set for Wednesday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m. ET.
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