Hialeah Fla. – Florida National University men's basketball team won its third home game of the season as the Conquistadors overcame Mitchell College in a thrilling battle 81-72. The contest was played on Wednesday night (Dec. 18th) at Bucky Dent Gym, Hialeah, Fla. With the win Florida National improves to a 10-6 record while Mitchell College falls to 2-9.
INSIDE THE MATCH-UP:
Final Score: Florida National University 81, Mitchell College 72
Records: Florida National University (10-6), Mitchell College (2-9)
Location: Bucky Dent Gym – Hialeah, Fla.
Florida National University Starters:
Jeffrey Hernandez ,
Jose Benitez,
Hirotaka Ohashi,
Kenneth Santos,
Nico Rojas
HOW IT HAPPENED:
FIRST HALF
- An early 10-2 run put Florida National in front for good, although Mitchell kept things close for most of the first half. However, the Conquistadors ended the half on a 9-0 run to extend the margin to 41-26 at intermission. The Mariners trailed by double digits for much of the second half but eventually pulled within six with just over a minute remaining. Mitchell was then forced to foul, and Florida National put the game away from the charity stripe. The Conquistadors held an 18-8 scoring advantage at the line on the night despite attempting only four more freebies.
SECOND HALF
- The Mariners trailed by double digits for much of the second half but eventually pulled within six with just over a minute remaining. Mitchell was then forced to foul, and Florida National put the game away from the charity stripe 81-72. The Conquistadors held an 18-8 scoring advantage at the line on the night despite attempting only four more freebies.
GAME STATS:
- FNU shot 42.2% from the field on 19-of-45 shooting overall but was hot from the field in the first half, hitting 52.50%.
- FNU shot 23.1% from downtown on 3-of-13 shooting.
- FNU recorded 73.1 FT% on 19-of-26 shooting overall.
- Mitchell College hit 24.3% of its shots from the paint and 6.5% from the long range.
- Applying the pressure on the defensive side, the Conquistadors forced 16 turnovers and recorded 10 steals.
FNU HIGHLIGHTS:
- Kenneth Santos led FNU with 24 points and she also noted 3 rebounds, 3 assist and 6 steals.
- Jeffrey Hernandez recorded 17 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 steals.
- Hirotaka Ohashi recorded 8 points and he also noted 7 assists.
- Denzel Jenoure led the Conquistadors on the boards with 8 rebounds. He also recorded 5 points and 1 steal.
- Nico Rojascame of the bench with 6 points and 2 rebounds.
BEYOND THE BOX-SCORE:
- FNU record now is 10-6 this season.
- FNU recorded its third home win of the season
- 11 players saw at least five minutes of action for the Conquistadors.
- Florida National out-rebounded Mitchell College 34-32 in the contest.
TEAM LEADERS:
Florida National University
WHAT'S NEXT:
Florida National University men's basketball team will now face Carlow University on Friday, December 20th at 2:00 Pm. The game will take place at Bucky Dent Gym, Hialeah, Fla.
