Shawndarius Cowart has committed to Hofstra University to play under coach Joe Mihalich. The Pensacola State guard hopes to be a big contributor for the Pride next season.
On Saturday, Pensacola State needed two things to happen in order to extend the season with a playoff v. Gulf Coast State for a berth in the state tourney: Panhandle Conference Champion Tallahassee CC to defeat Gulf Coast; and, Pensacola to beat Northwest Florida. Before the Pirates- Indians game began, Tallahassee lost to Gulf Coast on a half court buzzer beater 108-107 in the third OT. Gulf Coast will represent the Panhandle Conference as the runner-up at the Florida/Region 8 Tourney.
Pensacola State defeated Gulf Coast 89-80 to take the series two games to one for the year. With the win, Pensacola (16-10, 5-4) moves to a game and a half behind Gulf Coast for second place in the Panhandle Conference standings.