LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Royals put up a extended fight with the Fire and came out on top. The Royals are now Receiving Votes for the NAIA top-25, along with retaining the first place TSC spot with a 6-2 record.
Once again, the Royals prove tough to beat at home holding an undefeated 6-0 record this season. After tonight's 72-66 victory, Warner is now 17-12 all-time when playing SEU.
The Royals were down 31-34 in the first half but that didn't stop them from pushing through and bringing in high intensity in the second half outscoring SEU 41-32.
Rod Boggan,
Logan West,
Joseph Martz,
Josh Glesil, and
Blaize Darling Jr. each registered a steal in tonight's contest.
Boggan led the game scoring 21 points overall and went 12-13 from the free-throw line. West had a great game with yet another double-double nailing 13 points and 10 boards.
The Fire put up a great first half but that didn't stop the Royals from overcoming and winning the game with a final score of 72-66.
The Royals will face the Night Hawks of Thomas University this Saturday, January 19.