Gators Fall to Monarchs

             Thursday, February 25th, 2011 the Gators entered their third game of the season with a record of 1-1 facing one of best teams in the tournament the Harlem Renaissance Monarchs. Without their starting power forward Darius Rhodes (out with an ankle injury) the Gators had to find a way to dominate in the paint with forward/center Isiah Frection. Because of the fast pace, the Monarchs defense, and the Gators sloppiness there were many turnovers throughout the game.

             The highest lead was a mere 5 points which showed how close these teams were.With a score of 46-45 with 2 minutes and 40 seconds in the 4th quarter this game went down to the wire. The Monarchs scored four straight points leaving the Gators down by 5 with not much time left. Two critical free throws were made by the Monarchs which sealed their win. Despite the loss to the Harlem Renaissance Monarchs (51-49) center Akeem Armstrong finished the day with a double double scoring 11 points and grabbing down 10 rebounds. The sense of urgency is felt as the Gators fall to a record of 1-2 with a few more games left in the regular season.


Gators Leaders:
Scoring Leader - James Lewis 12 points
Assist Leaders- James Lewis and Matthew Soto