LAKE WALES, Fla. – Warner University Men's Basketball opened its 2026-27 campaign with a successful road trip to Indiana, earning a pair of hard-fought victories over Indiana University South Bend and Goshen College to begin the season 2-0. The Royals secured an 84-78 win over the Titans on Friday, October 23, before closing the weekend with an 81-78 victory over the Maple Leafs on Saturday, October 24.
Warner showcased its offensive firepower throughout the opening weekend, averaging 82.5 points per game while shooting 51.3 percent from the field. The Royals also combined for 32 assists and 14 steals across the two contests, demonstrating their ability to generate offense and create opportunities on both ends of the floor.
Game 01 at IU-South Bend
The Royals opened their season Friday evening at the Student Activities Center in South Bend, Indiana, overcoming an early challenge from IU South Bend before pulling away for an 84-78 victory.
Warner responded after the Titans established an early lead, using a 14-0 scoring run in the first half to take control of the contest. The Royals carried a narrow 34-32 advantage into the break before finding another gear offensively in the second half, scoring 50 points after halftime to secure the six-point win.
Bryson Castillo led the Royals with a game and career-high 27 points, shooting 9-of-20 from the floor and converting seven free throws. Castillo also collected seven rebounds to deliver an all-around performance in the season opener.
Brodie Teke provided a significant scoring boost off the bench, finishing with 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting, including four three-pointers. Kenny Greenling added 11 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Seth Childers contributed 10 points.
Warner shot 51.7 percent from the field and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Royals also controlled the glass with a 36-26 rebounding advantage and received 26 points from their bench to help secure the opening-night victory.
Game 02 at Goshen College (Ind.)
Warner returned to the court Saturday afternoon against Goshen College, earning an 81-78 victory at Ruth Gunden Gymnasium to complete the undefeated opening weekend.
The Royals established an early offensive rhythm, taking a 45-39 lead into halftime. Goshen continued to battle throughout the second half, but Warner maintained its composure down the stretch to preserve the three-point victory and improve to 2-0 on the young season.
Marcel Pace led the way offensively with 21 points, shooting 8-of-17 from the field and 2-of-5 from beyond the arc. Pace also recorded five rebounds and four assists.
Childers and Kyree McKelton each added 15 points. Childers contributed five rebounds, while McKelton delivered an efficient performance off the bench, shooting 6-of-8 from the floor and adding five assists and three steals.
Castillo finished with nine points and five assists, while Greenling chipped in eight points and five rebounds. Warner's balanced offensive attack proved critical as the Royals shot 50.9 percent from the field and finished with 15 assists.
The victory completed a productive weekend for Warner, which scored 165 combined points while holding both opponents to fewer than 80 points.
Up Next
The Royals will look to carry their early-season momentum into their next contest as they travel to Temple Terrace, Florida, to face Florida College on Tuesday, October 27. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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