Aluk Adub Leads Lions with 42 points Blowout Win Over Edward Waters College

Box Score Florida Memorial University Men's Basketball Team clicked on all cylinders against Edward Waters College. A balanced offence game from the Lions led to a key victory at Russell Bucky Dent Park in Hialeah, Florida. Florida Memorial's Aluk Adub scored a career-high 42 points to guide Florida Memorial men's basketball team to an 89-63 victory over Edwards Waters College on Saturday night. Aluk Adub was outstanding in all facets of the game, knocking down 12-of-21 of his attempts, added nine rebounds to go with one steal and was (13-14) from the free throw line.

In the first half, the Lions quickly erased a deficit by Edward Waters with a pair of baskets and went on a 26-7 run to put the Lions on top, 34-15, at the 7:45 mark. Edward Waters was held scoreless for two minutes before they made a basket. The teams went into the locker room with Florida Memorial up by 11 point 44-33. Aluk Adub finished the first half with 28 points.

In the second half, both team offenses continued to exchange basket, with FMU leading as much as 14 points, with less than 15 minutes to go, Edward Waters made a run and were able to cut the lead to 9 points but the Lions came back with a roar and made baskets down the stretch to win the game. Florida Memorial out-shot Edward Waters 42.4 to 36.8 percent, while out-rebounding their opponent by 54-29 margin. The Lions shot 53.8 % from the three point line.

Aluk Adub led the Lions with 42 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 assists. Clive Smith had 13 points 13 rebounds, 3 blocks, while Samuel Dorismond scored 10 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists. Deontrae Dixon also poured in 7 points and 7 rebounds.
Florida Memorial Lions will return to the hardwood on Wednesday, December 2, when they travel to Jacksonville University with Tip-off at 7:00 p.m.

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