LAKE WALES, Fla. – For the third straight time the Royals have defeated the Lions of Florida Memorial. NAIA No. 21 Warner basketball returns to it's winning ways taking down the Lions 84-73
 
The Royals hold a commanding lead in the overall series between the two schools of 29-12 dating back to 2006. The Royals are also 5-6 in the last six meetings.
 
A slow first half saw the Royals trailing at halftime for just the second time this season. The Royals made just 30% of their shots from the field and only 22% from the 3-point line. The Royals trailed the Lions by eight, 42-34 heading into the locker room.
 
The Royals came out with a vengeance in the second half getting back to their accurate ways hitting 50% of their shots from the field and beyond the arch. Just two minutes in to the second half, the Royals used a 14-4 scoring spree to cut into the Lions lead. After several lead changes, the Royals took over with 9 minutes left in the game and never looked back as they added 50 second half points taking the 84-73 victory.
 
Offensively, Maxwell Benoit led the way for the Royals with 19 points making 8-11 from the charity stripe. Jaquez Dickerson improved on his national rankings tonight. Ranked No. 38 in the NAIA in total blocks with 8, Dickerson added 2 giving him 10 on the season. He also ranks No. 39 in the nation in rebounding as he added 10 more tonight giving him 71 season boards.
 
NAIA No. 21 Warner men's basketball improves to 8-1 overall and 2-1 in The Sun Conference with tonight's 84-73 win.