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Posted Jun 18/11 - Last Minute Victory

Miami Gardens, FL- The first time these two teams met on May 21 in Jacksonville, it was a great overtime game. On Saturday, June 18, Miami Rain continue there victory over the Florida Knighthawks 91-90 once again the game starting off with the knighthawks taking control of the Lady Rain's defense. In the first quarter the Lady Rain did not start off well in the beginning. In the second quarter, Lady Rain started to pick up there game by outscoring the Knighthawks by 12 points. They continue to hold onto the lead going to into halftime with the score of 44-38. In the third quarter, Lady Rain offense started to fall apart but they held onto the lead with the Knighthawks come back within 5 points, 65-60. In the 4th quarter, it was a show to see with the two teams battling for the victory. In the last 3 minutes of the game, fans and players was on the edge of their seats with the Knighthawks and Miami Rain playing a great offensive and defensive game. Within the last 2 minutes of the game the Knighthawks and Lady Rain was tied 85-85. Knighthawks player Juliemay Syquio knock down 2 free throws after begin fouled by Keisha Alexander putting the Knighthawks up 87-85. With the two great teams going back and forth putting up points in the last seconds of the game, Christina Rozier was fouled by the Knighthawks sending her to the line to shoot 3 which put the Lady Rain up by one, 91-90. Once again the Miami Rain pulled out the victory over the Florida Knighthawks.

Christina Rozier who knock down a game winning free-throw finish with 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals, Lashonda Gaines had 18 points and 5 assists, Charmaine Clark had her first double-double of the season finishing with 22 points and 12 rebounds, including a season high 14 free-throws and The rookie Sudanne Stewart finish with 11 points and 4 assists, and last but not less Cantania Graham had 6 rebounds including a game-saving rebound to help win the game. Miami Rain advance to 6-0.

Miami Rain next game will be on Saturday, June 25, 2011 as they travel to Brevard County to take on The Brevard Lady Flame, game time at 7pm.





 


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