Florida Memorial University defeated Thomas 41-14 on Oct. 26 at Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida. The victory moved Florida Memorial (FL) to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in conference play. The Lions scored the first four touchdowns and carried a 21-0 lead into halftime.
Nygel Osborne opened the scoring with an eight-yard touchdown run on Florida Memorial’s first drive. David Buggs then connected with Jalen Holly for a 13-yard touchdown pass at the end of the first quarter. Khalil Washington added a 40-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, and Cedric Madry caught a four-yard touchdown pass to extend the advantage to 28-0.
Thomas scored at the end of the third quarter, but Florida Memorial answered with Thomas Jacari’s four-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth. Thomas added another touchdown before Holly caught his second touchdown pass, a 22-yard reception, to complete the scoring. Florida Memorial finished with six touchdowns in the victory.
Buggs leads Florida Memorial offense
Buggs completed 15 of 19 passes for 203 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Holly recorded two touchdown receptions, while Jason Gabriel led Florida Memorial with 55 receiving yards on three catches. Osborne paced the rushing attack with 86 yards on eight carries and one touchdown, averaging 10.8 yards per carry.
Florida Memorial produced 437 total yards, including 234 rushing yards and 203 passing yards. The Lions converted three of three fourth-down opportunities, while Thomas finished with 252 total yards. Sean Egloff Vega made all five of his extra-point attempts.
Defense helps secure Homecoming win
Jonathan Powers led Florida Memorial defensively with seven total tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, one pass breakup and one quarterback hurry. Jonathan Nua and Lamarion Houston each added a sack. The defensive effort helped Florida Memorial protect its early lead after Thomas scored twice.
Florida Memorial schedules next game against Webber
Florida Memorial will return to action Saturday, Oct. 31, against Webber International University (Fla.). The game is scheduled for a 1:30 p.m. kickoff at Warrior Turf Field. Florida Memorial enters the matchup at 4-4 overall and 2-2 in conference play.
FSB Take
Florida Memorial established the decisive margin before halftime by scoring four consecutive touchdowns and limiting Thomas to no points in the first two quarters. Buggs’ three touchdown passes, Osborne’s efficient rushing performance and Powers’ defensive production provided contributions across all three phases. Maintaining that early execution will be the key focus when Florida Memorial faces Webber International University (Fla.) next.
Source: Original report