MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. –Florida Memorial University’s men’s basketball team got their second conference win of the season against Webber International University  74-71.With the win, the Lions snap a 3 game losing streak and move in to seventh  place in the conference standing.

In the first half, Florida Memorial Lions and Webber International University Warriors exchanged basketball for the first five minutes of the game. Webber was able to make a run and  stretch its  lead to 5 points 17-12, but Florida Memorial were able to regroup and went on a run to take the lead at the half 37-32.

In the second half, both team offenses continued to exchange basket, with FMU leading as much as 11 points, with less than 7 minutes to go, but Webber International made a run and were able to cut the lead to 2 points but the Lions came back with a roar and made baskets down the stretch to win the game 74- 71. Florida Memorial out-shot Webber International 87.5 to 56.7 percent, while out-rebounding their opponent by a slim 26-25 margin.  The Lions shot 43.8% from the three point line, while holding their opponent to 33.3% shooting from the three point line.

Bryan Portillo led a balance scoring attack for FMU with 18 points, 5 boards, and 3 assists. Adrian White chipped in 14 points to go along 3 steals while Antwan Baggs scored 11 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and Michael Baptiste poured in 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.

Florida Memorial University Lions will return to the hardwood on Saturday, January 19 2013, when they travel to Johnson and Wales University, Tip-off at 7:00 p.m.