Game Recap: St. Petersburg 73, Largo 37

St. Petersburg returned home for their first game on their own floor this season, matching up with a gritty Largo team still searching for rhythm. The energy in the gym felt charged from the opening tip, with both teams trying to establish pace, toughness, and control early. It was a night filled with standout individual performances, momentum swings, and players making their presence felt on both ends.   Player of the Game:    Tonight was a typical night for Harris. He applied pressure every possession, collapsing defenders and opening lanes for himself and teammates. Particularly in the second half, where he completely took over. His blend of strength, length, and confidence made him nearly unguardable downhill. Defensively, his presence alone changes decisions, his frame and timing make players think twice before attacking him. Harris finished with 19 points.    Notable Performers:    Clark was a bright spot for Largo, consistently finding ways to get to his spots despite facing a tough, swarming defense. His pull-up mid-range is smooth, and he gets it off over size. He stays confident regardless of misses and keeps taking the shots his team needs.     Smith is a long, active wing who competes every possession. He embraces tough assignments defensively and uses his athleticism to get downhill and finish above the rim. His energy kept Largo afloat during stretches.     Mellouki continues to impress early in his junior season. He sprints rim-to-rim, fills lanes in transition, and consistently puts himself in the right spots. His finishing in transition, something he improved over the summer, remains a major strength.     White is a knockdown shooter who can also initiate offense and keep the ball moving. Still settling into a new system, he's already been productive early in the season. As the chemistry builds, his minutes and impact should continue to rise.    Key Takeaways:   After a dominant 13–2 first quarter, the direction of the game felt clear. St. Pete's defensive pressure overwhelmed Largo from start to finish, creating turnovers and easy offense on the other end. The Green Devils closed it out 73–37, improving to 3–2, while Largo drops to 1–6.

St. Petersburg returned home for their first game on their own floor this season, matching up with a gritty Largo team still searching for rhythm. The energy in the gym felt charged from the opening tip, with both teams trying to establish pace, toughness, and control early. It was a night filled with standout individual performances, momentum swings, and players making their presence felt on both ends.