BABSON PARK, Fla. – The Webber International University men's basketball team continued its historic start to the 2026-27 season Thursday night, rolling past Florida National University 113-73 at the Sabbagh Athletic Center. The Warriors improved to 5-0, marking the program's best start to a season in more than two decades.
Florida National struck first, opening the contest with a 4-0 run before Webber began finding its rhythm offensively. Ashton Lovette got the Warriors on the board with a three-pointer, while Wesley Isoje and Caden Huttenlocker helped spark the offense.
Webber quickly settled in, getting contributions from throughout the lineup. Marvel Chambers Jr. provided an offensive spark with nine first-half points, while Lovette added seven. Kaelin Thomas also made an impact off the bench, scoring eight points on a perfect 3-of-3 shooting from the field.
The Warriors continued to build their advantage through strong defensive pressure and balanced scoring, forcing turnovers and creating opportunities in transition. Webber headed into halftime with a 51-35 lead after shooting 40.8 percent from the field.
Webber came out of the locker room determined to extend its advantage, and the Warriors delivered an impressive offensive performance in the second half, pouring in 62 points.
The Warriors found their shooting touch, connecting on 55.8 percent of their attempts from the field and knocking down six three-pointers. Josh Middlebrooks led the second-half charge with 10 points, while Kahiau Bruhn added nine points on 4-of-5 shooting.
Thomas continued his efficient night, adding seven more points to finish with a game-high 15. Lovette contributed six points, while J'London Bivens and Isoje each added seven in the second half.
Webber's defensive pressure continued to create opportunities, as the Warriors finished with 20 steals and converted 38 points off turnovers. The lead grew to as many as 40 points before Webber secured the 113-73 victory.
Thomas led all scorers with 15 points, shooting a perfect 6-of-6 from the field and 2-of-2 from beyond the arc. Middlebrooks followed with 14 points, while Lovette, Chambers Jr. and Bruhn each finished with 13 points.
Isoje added 12 points and seven rebounds, while Huttenlocker recorded 10 points and six rebounds.
Webber finished with 50 rebounds, 31 assists and 20 steals while scoring 62 points in the paint. The Warriors also received 66 points from their bench.
With the victory, Webber moves to 5-0 for the first time in more than 20 years, continuing its impressive opening stretch to the season.
UP NEXT
The Warriors hit the road Tuesday, November 17, traveling to Graceville, Florida, to take on Baptist University of Florida. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
