Box Score Miami Gardens, FL - The Warner Royals pulled off a stunning road victory against fellow Sun Conference member and nationally ranked #15-Florida Memorial University Lions, winning 99-95 in a thrilling contest. This win marked a major milestone for Warner, showcasing their grit and determination against a nationally ranked NAIA opponent.
Game Leaders:
- Blaize Darling Jr led the Royals with a double-double, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. His consistent performance at the free-throw line (9-for-9) was crucial in the close matchup.
- Jack Voth added 25 points, shooting 8-for-14 from the field, and contributed 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
- Bryson Castillo provided a spark off the bench, contributing 12 points, including two clutch three-pointers.
Warner Head Coach Matt Warren praised the team's resilience: "I am so proud of our program. This game was going to come down to mental and physical toughness, and our guys responded every time. Florida Memorial is really talented and very well-coached, so to go on the road and get a win versus a ranked opponent was special. Now, we have to turn our focus to a really good Keiser team and prepare with the same level of intentionality."
The Royals displayed exceptional poise, shooting 86.2% from the free-throw line and holding off Florida Memorial's late-game surge to secure the victory. The Royals will return to action Saturday, November 23, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida to face (rv) Keiser University at 7:00PM.
