MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | Florida Memorial University started its season with a bang, defeating South Florida Bible 83-76 at the FMU Wellness Center. The Lions played efficiently all game long, outscoring the Rams 47-30 in the first half, and taking advantage of turnovers with 21 points coming from turnovers. The bench also played a huge role in the win, scoring 31 points. The win marks the first under new head coach
Anthony Anderson, moving the team to 1-0 on the year.
Freshman
Deryl Williams led the team with 20 points on 32 minutes. He went 8-of-15 from the field and 2-of-3 from the three-point line, along with seven rebounds and three steals. Junior
Oladele Oladitan earned his first double-double, scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds, while teammate,
Adrian Body II led the team in rebounds with 12, along with scoring eight points.
The Lions return to action Friday, November 6, when they take on Stillman in the Baptist University of Florida Tournament. Tip-off is slated for 5 p.m. in Graceville, Fla.
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