Babson Park, FL – The Webber International Men's Basketball team faced a tough SUN opponent in Florida Memorial, falling 74-55 in a physical contest. Despite strong performances from Gabriel Sorensen and Khalyl Simmons, the Warriors struggled offensively against a balanced and efficient Lions squad.

The first half was tightly contested, with Webber shooting 32% from the field and Florida Memorial countering with 35.5%. Sorensen paced the Warriors with 10 points in the half, including a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line, while Simmons knocked down three three-pointers. Florida Memorial's Terrin Hamilton responded with 11 points, helping the Lions edge ahead 27-24 at halftime.

In the second half, Florida Memorial found their rhythm, shooting an impressive 60% from the field and dominating the paint with 44 points in total. Hamilton continued to lead the way, finishing with 16 points on 5-of-12 shooting, while Mohamad Diallo added 15 points and 4 rebounds. The Lions' bench contributed 26 points, including a strong showing from Felix Uadiale, who scored 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.

Webber struggled to keep pace, particularly from beyond the arc, shooting just 12.5% from three-point range in the second half. Simmons finished with 13 points, while Orlando Thomas had 9 points and 11 rebounds. Sorensen added a team-high 14 points, converting all eight of his free-throw attempts.

Florida Memorial's defense forced 25 turnovers, converting them into 17 points, and their rebounding advantage (36-29) allowed them to control the tempo in the second half. The Lions' largest lead of the game, 24 points, came in the final moments, sealing their victory.

The Warriors will look to regroup as they prepare for their next contest. For updates on Warrior Athletics, visit www.webberathletics.com and follow @WebberAthletics on Twitter and @Webber_Athletics on Instagram.