(WEAR) — Make it five straight regular season titles for Northwest Florida State Men's Hoops. The Raiders clinched yet another Panhandle Conference championship with a dominant 103-84 win over Pensacola State. NWF, ranked 4th in the nation was led by Chris Duarte with 19 points. The Raiders are now 23-2 overall and a perfect 9-0 in conference. PHS grad Shawndarius Cowart led the Pirates with 23 points.
The Northwest Florida ladies, held on to first place with a dominant win of their own, 81-55 over Pensacola State. Awa Trasi led the scoring with 17 points. The Raider ladies, ranked 7th in the nation are now 21-2 overall, 7-2 in the Panhandle.