THOMASVILLE, Ga. – Warner University Men's Basketball traveled to Thomasville, Georgia Thursday evening for a rematch of the Royals home opener facing the Nighthawks of Thomas University ultimately falling to the Nighthawks with a final score of 77-56.
The Nighthawks opened the first half getting started early with an offensive run shooting 53.3% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc. The Royals seemingly had a slow start from the opening tip, only shooting 29.4% from the field and 22.2% from long.
Despite the early surge from the Nighthawks, the Royals managed to out-rebound the Nighthawks with 13 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, positioning them for ample second-chance opportunities.
Entering the second-half with a 14 point deficit, The Royals managed to find success in the paint, Kenny Greenling recorded a total of 8 points in the paint for the Royals with Jaevien Ervin adding 4 in the final 20 minutes of play.
The Royals will look to regroup and focus their efforts on the upcoming matchup against the Conquistadors of Florida National University.
Stat Leaders
Points: Jaevien Ervin, 14 points
Rebounds: Kenny Greenling, 7 rebounds
Assists: Multiple, 2 assists (Marcel Pace, Kenny Greenling, Kyree McKelton, and Jaevien Ervin)
Up Next
The Royals will return home to host Florida National University, November 11th at the Turner Athletic Center. Tip off is set for 7:00pm in Lake Wales, Florida.
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