Webber International University defeated Baptist University of Florida 118-108 Saturday afternoon at Jessica Costanzo Court inside the Sabbagh Athletic Center in Babson Park, Fla. The victory moved Webber International (FL) to 3-0 on the season. Webber led 59-47 at halftime before Baptist University of Florida scored 61 points in the second half.
Webber International controlled the game with its rebounding and defensive pressure. The team finished with 60 rebounds, 17 steals and 18 assists while scoring 24 second-chance points and 25 points off turnovers. Webber also scored 46 points in the paint and made 35 of 44 free-throw attempts.
Wesley Isoje leads balanced Webber effort
Wesley Isoje led Webber International with 20 points and 19 rebounds. He shot 9 of 13 from the floor and collected 13 defensive rebounds and six offensive rebounds. Isoje finished one rebound shy of a 20-point, 20-rebound game.
Kaelin Thomas added 19 points off the bench, making four 3-pointers and recording four assists. Josh Middlebrooks contributed 16 points and six rebounds, while Quamar Hobbs posted 11 points, eight rebounds, five blocks and three steals. Thomas shot 5 of 12 from the field.
Malachi Williams finished with 10 points, five rebounds and three assists, and Landon Gilbert also scored 10 points. J’London Bivens added nine points, five rebounds and three steals, while Ashton Lovette contributed eight points, six rebounds and four assists. Kahiau Bruhn scored eight points, including two 3-pointers, and Marvel Chambers Jr. added seven points and five rebounds.
Webber International received 53 points from its bench and finished with 46 points in the paint. The Warriors also converted 35 of 44 free-throw attempts. The production gave Webber a broad offensive contribution in the 10-point victory.
Webber International prepares for Eckerd exhibition
Webber International will travel to St. Petersburg, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 7, for an exhibition matchup against Eckerd College. Tipoff is scheduled for noon. The appearance will be Webber’s next game after the 3-0 start.
FSB Take
Webber International showed a balanced formula in the victory, combining Isoje’s interior production with Thomas’ bench scoring. The Warriors also created additional opportunities through their rebounding, steals and points off turnovers. That combination gives Webber several productive areas to carry into its exhibition matchup with Eckerd College.
Source: Original report