Jimmy Lambert's family boat Reel Tight took the opening-day lead Tuesday in the 2009 Sailfish Cup with eight sails released.

Lambert, of Hillsboro Beach, said his six-member crew didn't score their first release until after 1 p.m., when they found themselves with six sails hooked up at the same time.

``We pulled one off. We had to disqualify one because two people touched the line, but we got four,'' Lambert said. ``At about 2:40, we had another quad on and caught all four.''

Reel Tight, skippered by captain Eddie Herbert, got all of its fish using live goggle eyes and threadfins on kites. Lambert said they fished as far north as Haulover Inlet and as far south as the Monument Buoy but got most of their bites just north of the Miami sea buoy in depths ranging from 150 to 200 feet of water.

Fish Tale is a close runner-up with seven sails going into Wednesday's final. De Bait Able is in third place with five. The fourth- through 11th-place boats each has four releases. The fleet of 42 boats released a total of 99 sails Tuesday.

Fishing concludes Wednesday afternoon out of Miami Beach Marina. A gala awards ceremony will be held afterward at Jungle Island.

-- SUSAN COCKING

BASKETBALL

• Benedict women 81, Nova Southeastern 71: Despite having three players in double-figures, Nova lost at home in its home opener.

Abbie Tepe, who went 4 for 5 from long range in the second half, led the Sharks with 14 points. Lindsey Newpher and Stevie Kamp each chipped in with 10. Edwards grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds.

• Lynn women 73, Florida Memorial 55: Lynn first-year coach Niki Washington earned her first career victory on the road. Four of the Fighting Knights starters reached double-digits in scoring led by Kira Harvey's 16 points and Chelsea Patterson's first double-double.

Patterson finished with 16 points and a personal-high 10 assists.