JACKSONVILLE - The Wildcats will have one last tuneup before conference play as they take on the Jacksonville Dolphins at Swisher Gymnasium. The game is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. EST.


Tuesday, December 30 
Opponent: Jacksonville (7-3)
Time: 6:30 EST
Location: Jacksonville, Fla. | Swisher Gymnasium
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1^st Quarter
The first was tightly contested, with the Wildcats grabbing an early 11-4 advantage. The Tribe responded by chipping away at the lead, but the B-CU was able to maintain a slight lead heading into the second.

Bethune-Cookman shot 42.9% in the quarter while holding the Tribe to just 33.3%.

2^nd Quarter
Both teams struggled mightily offensively in the second, shooting under 20% from the field. The Wildcats made just one field goal but found success at the free-throw line, making five of six.

The lead was traded back and forth throughout the end of the quarter, but B-CU went into halftime with a narrow 22-21 lead. Tyler Butler led the way for the Wildcats with 11 points.

3^rd Quarter
The Tribe controlled the game in the third quarter, once again holding B-CU to a low shooting percentage. W&M shot 42.9% and won the rebounding battle 10-6.

The Tribe built a 12-point lead going into the fourth that proved to be the difference in the game.

4^th Quarter
The fourth saw the Tribe maintain their lead using strong shooting from the field and the free-throw line. The Wildcats scored 22 points in the quarter but were unable to go on a late run as William & Mary finished off the win.


The Jacksonville Dolphins are sporting a 7-3 record but are currently on a two-game losing streak. They suffered road losses to high-majors Texas Tech and No. 8 TCU. The Dolphins are 5-0 at home this season.

JU is led in scoring by Priscilla Williams. The graduate guard is averaging 13.0 points and also leads the team in rebounding at 7.8 per game. No other Dolphins player is scoring in double-figures.

Despite their strong record, the Dolphins have struggled offensively and on the glass this season, ranking in the bottom half of the country in both categories. Jacksonville has found success by winning the turnover battle. They rank in the top 100 in steals per game and turnovers per game.



This will be the 16th all-time meeting between Bethune-Cookman and Jacksonville. The Dolphins have the upper hand in the series having won 11 of the 15 games.

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