HI-TIDES WIN SEASON OPENER, 61-55Southwest collapsed defensively in the final period,
losing its regular season opener to visiting Miami Beach, 61-55.
The Eagles stormed to a 9-0 lead before the Hi-Tides pulled within
16-11 after one quarter. The lead was still 5 points at the half,
25-20, and 5 points entering the final quarter, 34-29. Early in
the fourth period, Chris Murray, who had 17 points, 12 rebounds,
2 blocks and 2 steals, did something to tick off coach Roberto Fatjo
and spent the rest of the game on the bench. Beach, which had only
29 points through the first three quarters, scored 32 in the fourth
quarter to pull out the win. Guard Justin Pratt, who was expected
to be out with an ankle injury, started for Southwest and had 6
points and 3 assists. The scoring:
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