LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Warner University Men's Basketball team continues SUN Conference play this week with a two-game stretch, beginning on the road before returning home. The Royals will travel to Lakeland, Fla., to face the Southeastern University Fire on Wednesday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m., before hosting the New College of Florida Banyans on Saturday, January 17, at 4:00 p.m. inside the Turner Athletic Center.

Warner enters the week looking to bounce back after a narrow 80–78 loss to SUN Conference opponent St. Thomas University at home in Lake Wales. With conference standings taking shape, the Royals aim to respond with focus and urgency in the upcoming matchups.

The Royals open the week on the road against Southeastern, a traditionally tough conference opponent known for its tempo and offensive efficiency. Warner will look to tighten up defensively and execute in key moments as they seek a road victory in SUN Conference action.

Warner returns home on Saturday to host New College of Florida in another important SUN Conference matchup. Playing in front of the home crowd, the Royals will aim to build momentum and capitalize on their familiarity with the Turner Athletic Center as they look to secure a conference win.

With two SUN Conference games on the schedule, Warner has the opportunity to turn close contests into positive results. The Royals look to bring energy, discipline, and consistency as they prepare to face Southeastern and New College of Florida this week.

 

ROYALS	STATS	FIRE	BANYANS
75.7	SCORING	87.1	86.0
447-1031 (43.4%)	FIELD GOALS-ATT (PCT%)	529-1030 (51.4%)	455-938 (48.5%)
130-425 (26.3%)	3 POINT FG-ATT (PCT%)	119-337 (35.3%)	130-332 (39.2%)
263-370 (71.1%)	FREE THROWS-ATT (PCT%)	303-413 (73.2%)	250-381 (65.6%)
538 (31.6)	REBOUNDS (per game)	656 (38.6)	479 (31.9)
214 (12.6)	ASSISTS (per game)	263 (15.5)	196 (13.1)
134 (7.9)	STEALS (per game)	112 (6.6)	105 (7.0)
33 (1.9)	BLOCKS (per game)	58 (3.4)	43 (2.9)

 

Southeastern University

• This matchup marks the 42nd meeting between the Royals and The Fire. The Royals lead the all-time series 23-18 with the first meeting taking place in 2001.
• The Fire curently hold a 2 game winning streak, taking the most recent victory last season in Lakeland, FL winning 77-71.
• The total points scored by the Royals over the course of the series is 3,286 averaging 79.42 points. 
• Full Match History can be found here.

New College of Florida

• This matchup marks the 3rd meeting between the Royals and Mighty Banyans. The all-time series is currently tied 1-1 with the 1st meeting taking place in last season in Bradenton, FL where the Banyans took the victory, 124-117. 
• The Royals currently have an 1 game winning streak, with the most recent victory taking place in Lake Wales, FL 93-80.
• The total points scored by the Royals over the course of the series is 210 averaging 105 points.
• Full Match History can be found here.

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at Southeastern University
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Lakeland, FL 
Venue: The Furnace | Southeastern University
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Saturday, January 17th, 2026 vs New College of Florida
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Lake Wales, FL 
Venue: Turner Athletic Center | Warner University
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