Hialeah – Sophomore Kenneth Santos and the Senior Antonio Sims led Florida National University to an 88-62 victory over Johnson University of Florida, Sunday, at Bucky Dent Gym. Santos led all players with 15 points and had seven rebounds and one assist, while Sims added 13 points on 3-for-3 on the long-range shooting.
Graduate Thomas Dillion went 1-for-1 from the 3 point lane and 4-for-6 from the paint and finished with eleven points and grabbed six rebounds. FNU led JUF 37-30 at halftime as Santos and Sims combined for 18 points in the opening frame.
The second half as the conquistadors would score 51 points to win the game 88-62. The conquistadors move to 11-0 all-time vs. Johnson University of Florida and will have a later date with them on Nov 27th in Kissimmee Florida where they will look to go 12-0 vs. the Suns all time.
In total, 14 players took the court for the Conquistadors Sunday night, and 13 players scored.
Head Coach for the Suns said, “It’s always great to play against Coach JJ. We have a deep friendship and respect for each other goes back many years. Tonight‘s game was typical unfortunately with the result being the same. What a great first half but we could not finish our shots and especially our free throws. That is indeed correctable.” We will be ready next time when they come to our place”.
Jake Smith led Johnson University with 20 points, while Philip Legrier had 11.
The Conquistadors will be back in action this Tuesday, Nov. 6TH visiting Johnson and Wales University at 8:00 pm.
