Lions MBB Upended By Webber International Saturday, Dropped To 5-Seed

Box Score BABSON PARK, Fla. – Perhaps Florida Memorial University was subconsciously looking ahead to the postseason, perhaps Webber International University played one of its better games of the season, or maybe it was a bit of both as the Lions were dealt a 77-71 loss Saturday evening in WIU's Sabbagh Athletic Center.

Saturday's loss – accompanied by the results of the other games around the Sun Conference – dropped FMU to the 5-seed in the final Sun Conference standings, forcing it to travel in the opening round of next week's TSC Postseason Tournament opposed to hosting.

How It Happened

The Lions led by as many as 12 (26-14) midway through the first half but saw Webber International outscore them 23-9 over the final nine minutes and found themselves trailing at halftime.
Florida Memorial found itself in the trail position for much of the second half – only taking a brief 50-49 lead following a Jethro Tshisumpa dunk.
The Warriors extended their lead to double digits over the final four minutes, putting FMU in an insurmountable hole.
WIU's Jaylon Myles scored 15 of his game-high 26 points in the second half – including going 9-for-10 from the free throw line in the second half.
Tshisumpa finished a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Inside The Box Score

In addition to his double-double, Tshisumpa also finished with a game-high 5 blocked shots.
Corey Benton had just 10 points on 3-of-10 shooting.
Florida Memorial out-rebounded the Warriors 45-41.
Webber International shot 26 free throws in the second half and ended up shooting 28-for-34 from the charity stripe Saturday.
Myles 26's points led WIU while Benjamin Ross and Tiyon Martin finished with 14 and 12 points respectively.
FMU shot 26.7 percent (8-for-30) from three-point range.

Analysis & Notes

FMU defeated the Warriors 103-65 back on January 13th, the team's largest margin of victory in a game this season.
Tshisumpa's double-double Saturday marked his second straight game with 10-plus points and rebounds.
Benton, Eric Hester, and Jacobi Gordon all returned to the lineup for the Lions Saturday after missing Thursday's game for rest.
Florida Memorial had six players end up with at least three fouls Saturday.
FMU falls to 14-10 overall and 9-7 in the Sun Conference.
Webber International, which did not earn a spot in the postseason tourney, improves to 9-19 overall and 4-12 in the Sun Conference.

Up Next
Florida Memorial will travel to neighborhood rival St. Thomas University in the opening round of the Sun Conference Postseason Tournament Tuesday night in STU's Fernandez Family Center.

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