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FMU defeats FC 93-45 with Josh Mendoza earning his first official win as head coach

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Habtom Keleta - Assistant Athletics Director for Communications

FMU earns 4th consecutive win to start season with 93-45 blowout over Florida College

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | No. 22 Florida Memorial University earned their fourth straight victory, this time over Florida College by the score of 93-45 at the FMU Wellness Center.

The Lions trailed 10-2 before erupting with a 46-16 run to end the opening half. FMU was led by Calvin Payton, who finished with a game-high 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field, including 5-of-10 from downtown while teammate Terrin Hamilton produced a double-double, scoring 18 points while grabbing 11 boards in the victory.

As a team, the Lions bench dismantled the Falcons second unit 53-13. FMU shot just under 50 percent from the field (34-of-69) while their opponents shot a dismal 20 percent (12-of-61).

FMU forward Latavious Mitchell filled the stat sheet with 13 points, eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes of action while fellow Lion Maximo Moratinos chipped in with 13 points four boards and one block on 4-of-6 shooting from the field.

The Lions return to action on Saturday, November 9 as they host Baker. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. at the FMU Wellness Center.
 
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