LAKE WALES, Fla. – Behind 33 free throws and 31 points from Bladimyr Santiago, Warner University men's basketball team defeated Florida National University.  The Royals shot a season-high 40 free throws and ran their winning streak to six games and are now 6-0 to start the season.

The Conquistadors got off to a hot start and led 10-2 three minutes into the first half.  Warner's Keevis Tukes capped off a 13-6 run down to the 10:59 mark that gave the Royals their first lead of the game 16-15.  Over the next two minutes, neither team could create separation forcing two tie scores and two lead changes.

Tied 24-24 with 7:18 left before halftime, Warren Hall scored two of his 12 first half points on free throws and sparked the Royals' offense as they went on to outscore the Conquistadors 23-10 down the stretch.  The Royals carried a 47-36 into the break.

Bladimyr Santiago scored 15 points in the first half to lead all players.  He also hauled down 10 rebounds to give him a double-double in the first 20 minutes of the game. 

The Royals maintained their advantage in the second half behind 57.1% shooting from the field and an impressive 24-of-27 shooting from the charity stripe as the Conquistadors used fouls to try and keep the game within reach. 

Santiago added 16 points to his first half performance and was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line.  His night ended with 31 points and 14 rebounds.  Hall's night ended with nine second half points giving him 21 points on the night.

Keevis Tukes was nearly perfect shooting the ball (5-of-6) and had 12 points and four rebounds. 

The Royals head south next week for the BVI Tropical Shootout in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.  The Royals will play two games during the trip on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29.  The Royals take on the University of the Virgin Islands on Friday at 10 p.m. and then on Saturday they face Montreat College (N.C.) at 8 p.m.  Check back with www.warnerroyals.com for all tournament results and updates.