TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. – The Webber International University men's basketball team continued its undefeated start to the 2026-27 season Tuesday night, overcoming a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat Florida College, 92-84, in its first road game of the season at Conn Gymnasium.
The Warriors (4-0) showcased their resilience, turning up the defensive pressure and finding their offensive rhythm in the second half to outscore the Falcons 57-37 and complete the comeback.
Webber opened the contest with an early 8-0 advantage, but Florida College answered and gradually took control of the first half, building a lead as large as 16 points before carrying a 47-35 advantage into the break.
The Warriors came out of halftime determined to change the momentum.
Ashton Lovette opened the second half with a three-pointer, followed by a
Wesley Isoje basket in the paint. Webber continued chipping away at the deficit before a
Caden Huttenlocker jumper gave the Warriors their first lead of the half at 52-51.
Florida College responded to regain the advantage, but Webber's defensive intensity continued to create opportunities. The Warriors eventually took control for good when
Kaelin Thomas connected on a three-pointer off an assist from
Malachi Williams, giving Webber a 65-64 lead with 9:48 remaining. Moments later,
J'London Bivens converted a steal into a layup to extend the advantage to three.
The Warriors continued to build on their momentum, stretching the lead to as many as 12 points in the second half before closing out the eight-point road victory.
Lovette led all scorers with a season-high 25 points, knocking down five three-pointers and going a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line. He scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half to lead the Warriors' offensive surge.
Isoje also delivered a season-high scoring performance, finishing with 21 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field. He added seven rebounds, five assists and three steals, providing an all-around effort on both ends of the floor.
Bivens was a difference-maker defensively, recording a game-high seven steals to go along with 10 points, five rebounds and four assists. His defensive pressure helped fuel Webber's transition opportunities and contributed to the Falcons' 31 turnovers.
Williams orchestrated the Warriors' offense with seven assists, helping Webber create scoring opportunities throughout the contest. He also finished with five points and three rebounds.
Quamar Hobbs added 11 points, while Thomas contributed five points, including the go-ahead three-pointer during the second-half comeback. Huttenlocker chipped in nine points on an efficient 4-for-5 shooting performance.
Defensively, Webber recorded 18 steals as a team and forced 31 Florida College turnovers, converting those miscues into 33 points. The Warriors also held a 42-40 advantage in points in the paint and finished the night shooting 85.7 percent from the free-throw line.
The victory moves Webber to 4-0 on the season and gives the Warriors their first road win of the campaign.
UP NEXT
The Warriors continue their road stretch on Saturday, November 7, traveling to St. Petersburg, Florida, to take on Eckerd College. Tipoff is scheduled for noon.
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