Hialeah Fla. – Florida National University men's basketball team extended its winning streak to an impressive 8 games with an 84-74 grind out win over Warner University Royals. The contest was played on Wednesday night (Jan. 8th) at Turner Athletic Center, Lake Wales, Fla. With the win Florida National improves to a 17-6 record while Warner University Royals falls to 12-5.
INSIDE THE MATCH-UP:
Final Score: Florida National University 87, Warner University 82
Records: Florida National University (17-6), Warner University (12-5)
Location: Turner Athletic Center, Lake Wales, Fla.
Florida National University Starters:
Jeffrey Hernandez ,
Jose Benitez,
Jaquan Robertson,
Kenneth Santos,
Jordan Cardenas
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.
- Warner 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 9 turnovers and recorded 5 steals.
FNU HIGHLIGHTS:
- Jeffrey Hernandez led FNU with 22 points and he also noted 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 steals.
- Jose Benitez recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 assists.
- Kenneth Santos almost got a double-double as he noted 11 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block and 2 steals.
- Jaquan Robertson noted 18 points and 3 rebounds.
BEYOND THE BOX-SCORE:
- FNU record now is 17-6 this season.
- FNU recorded its sixth on the road win of the season.
- 7 players saw at least 15 minutes of action for the Conquistadors.
- Warner University out-rebounded Florida National 36-30 in the contest.
TEAM LEADERS:
Florida National University
WHAT'S NEXT:
Florida National University men's basketball team will now face Campbellsville University Harrodsburg on Thursday, January 23rd at 4:00 Pm. The game will take place at Bucky Dent Gym, Hialeah, Fla.
