MIRAMAR, Fla. | Florida Memorial University took command over Thomas on Homecoming, defeating the Night Hawks 41-14 at Ansin Sports Complex. In one of the most dominant wins of the season, the Lions move to 4-4 on the year and 2-2 in conference play.
The first four scores came from the Lions. Starting on the first drive, when senior
Nygel Osborne ran eight yards into the end zone for the first touchdown of the game. Shortly after, a long seven-plus minute drive ended when senior
David Buggs found receiver
Jalen Holly for a 13-yard passing touchdown at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter started with a band, when senior
Khalil Washington ran from 40 yards to score the third touchdown of the game for the Lions.
FMU was up 21-0 at the half, and extended that lead when tight end,
Cedric Madry scored his first receiving touchdown of the game to make the score 28-0. Thomas got on the board at the end of the third quarter to make the game 28-7, before running back
Thomas Jacari scored from four yards to make the game 35-7 in the fourth quarter. Thomas scored again, before Holly found his second TD of the day to seal the game for the Lions.
Buggs finished the day 15-of-19 for 203 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. Osborne led the ground game with 86 yards on eight carries and a score, averaging 10.8 yards per carry. Receiver
Jason Gabriel led the air brigade with 55 yards on three catches.
On defense, senior
Jonathan Powers led the way with seven total tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, a pass breakup, and a QB hurry. Teammates
Jonathan Nua andÂ
Lamarion Houston each had one sack for the Lions. On special teams, kicker
Sean Egloff Vega made all five of his PATs.
The Lions return to action Saturday, October 31, for a Halloween game against Webber. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. at Warrior Turf Field.
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