Hialeah Fla. – Florida National University men's basketball team won its fourth home game of the season as the Conquistadors overcame Carlow University 102-61. The contest was played on Friday Afternoon (Dec. 20th) at Bucky Dent Gym, Hialeah, Fla. With the win Florida National improves to a 11-6 record while Mitchell College falls to 0-14.
INSIDE THE MATCH-UP:
Final Score: Florida National University 102, Carlow University 61
Records: Florida National University (11-6), Carlow University (0-14)
Location: Bucky Dent Gym – Hialeah, Fla.
Florida National University Starters:
Jeffrey Hernandez ,
Jose Benitez,
Hirotaka Ohashi,
Kenneth Santos,
Nico Rojas
GAME STATS:
- FNU shot 59.7% from the field on 37-of-62 shooting overall but was hot from the field in the first half, hitting 65.50%.
- FNU shot 42.1% from downtown on 8-of-19 shooting.
- FNU recorded 87.0 FT% on 20-of-23 shooting overall.
- Carlow University hit 37.7% of its shots from the paint and 18.8% from the long range.
- Applying the pressure on the defensive side, the Conquistadors forced 22 turnovers and recorded 12 steals.
FNU HIGHLIGHTS:
- Jeffrey Hernandez led FNU with 24 points and she also noted 3 rebounds, 3 assist and 6 steals.
- Nico Rojas recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
- Kenneth Santos recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 steals.
- Hirotaka Ohashi recorded 8 points and he also noted 7 assists.
- Nico Rojas came of the bench with 6 points and 2 rebounds.
BEYOND THE BOX-SCORE:
- FNU record now is 11-6 this season.
- FNU recorded its fourth home win of the season
- 11 players saw at least five minutes of action for the Conquistadors.
- Florida National out-rebounded Carlow University 37-30 in the contest.
TEAM LEADERS:
Florida National University
WHAT'S NEXT:
Florida National University men's basketball team will now face Vermont Tech College on Saturday, December 28th at 12:00 Pm. The game will take place at Bucky Dent Gym, Hialeah, Fla.
