Hialeah Fla. – Florida National University men's basketball team won its fifth home game of the season as the Conquistadors overcame Vermont Tech College 115-92. The contest was played on Saturday Afternoon (Dec. 28th) at Bucky Dent Gym, Hialeah, Fla. With the win Florida National improves to a 12-6 record while Vermont Tech College falls to 9-4.
INSIDE THE MATCH-UP:
Final Score: Florida National University 115, Vermont Tech College 92
Records: Florida National University (12-6), Vermont Tech College (9-4)
Location: Bucky Dent Gym – Hialeah, Fla.
Florida National University Starters:
Jeffrey Hernandez ,
Jose Benitez,
Hirotaka Ohashi,
Kenneth Santos,
Nico Rojas
GAME STATS:
- FNU shot 59.2% from the field on 45-of-76 shooting overall but was hot from the field in the first half, hitting 65.50%.
- FNU shot 40.7% from downtown on 11-of-27 shooting.
- FNU recorded 60.9 FT% on 14-of-23 shooting overall.
- Vermont Tech College 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 9 turnovers and recorded 5 steals
FNU HIGHLIGHTS:
- Jeffrey Hernandez led FNU with 29 points and he also noted 6 rebounds, 3 assist and 1 block.
- Hirotaka Ohashi recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 assists.
- Kenneth Santos also recorded a double-double as he noted 22 points, 13 rebounds, 1 block and 2 steals.
- Jose Benitez recorded 12 points and he also noted 8 assists and 4 rebounds.
- Jaquan Robertson came of the bench with 18 points and 4 rebounds.
BEYOND THE BOX-SCORE:
- FNU record now is 12-6 this season.
- FNU recorded its fifth home win of the season.
- 9 players saw at least five minutes of action for the Conquistadors.
- Florida National out-rebounded Vermont Tech College 44-26 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 Sunday, December 29th at 1:00 Pm. The game will take place at Bucky Dent Gym, Hialeah, Fla.
