MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. –
Dejah Wilson grabbed 17 rebounds and scored 18 points in Thomas University's 97-62 loss to Florida Memorial Saturday afternoon at the FMU Wellness Center.
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Wilson pulled down five offensive and 12 defensive rebounds for the Night Hawks. She has posted back-to-back double-doubles and five total this season. This is Wilson's 12th game with double-digit rebounds and she has pulled down at least nine boards in 15 straight outings.
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Lenise Santiago posted her sixth 20-point game, hitting seven free throws and one shot from long range on her way to 20 points. She also had six assists, a block and two rebounds.
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Destiny Hill added 10 points, seven boards and three assists while
Sierra Bell hit a trio of 3-pointers.
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Florida Memorial opened the first quarter with a 23-8 edge, then led 44-24 at the break. The Night Hawks battled in the second half, but fell, 97-62.
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The Night Hawks return to the TU Gymnasium for the final home game of the season on Feb. 9 to face Webber International University at 5:30 p.m.
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