Tampa, FL

The game stayed close from the tip, but the Saints held on down the stretch taking an 88-82 win over Hillsborough. A low-scoring first half had Hillsborough out in front 31-25 at the halftime break. The Saints used a massive scoring half to hold Hillsborough off down the stretch. 

Predrag Panisic led the offense in scoring on the afternoon going for 17 points, while Connor Morris and Karmello Branch added 16 points. Ryan Webster went for 15 points in the win. The Saints have used to spread out offensive attacks down the stretch to help find success since coming back from Christmas break. Mike Drayton added nine points in the win. 

The Saints currently sit seventh in the Citrus Conference at 4-6. The Saints have six Citrus Conference games left to find a spot in the FCSAA State Tournament.

The Saints are in action on Monday evening when they travel to Florida SouthWestern for the makeup game from the snow day in Gainesville. Tip is scheduled for 5:00 PM in Fort Myers.