Box Score GRACEVILLE, Fla. | Florida Memorial University defeated Stillman 74-66 in the first game of the Baptist University of Florida Tournament.
The Lions were tied 37-37 at the half, but head coach
Anthony Anderson made excellent second-half adjustments to propel the team ahead, outscoring Stillman 37-29 to take home their second straight win to start the season.
Forward
Viktor Jovanovic led the offense with 13 points, followed close behind by teammates
Quincy White and
Seth Joseph with 12 points each. Teammates
Deryl Williams and
Sekou Kourouma rounded out five Lions with double-digit points, scoring 11 and 10, respectively. Joseph led the way in rebounds with seven, followed close behind by Williams with six, who had a team-leading two blocks. Junior
Adrian Body II led in steals with five and assists with seven.
FMU returns to action Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m. for game two of the Baptist University of Florida Tournament.
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