Falcons Beat Johnson University

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. - The Florida College Falcons defeated the Suns of Johnson University 93-77 on Monday night.

The Falcons took the lead for good at the 13:16 minute mark of the first half. They never were able to pull away from JUFL the way they'd hoped. The final score was the highest lead the Falcons ever held.

The Falcons put five players in double figures and were led in scoring by Phat Cleveland with 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Jalon Perry followed with 16 points and 6 rebounds of his own. Matt Simpson pitched in 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting, added 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Sam Brown added 10 points and 7 rebounds. Ray Cao had his season-high as a Falcon, tallying 12 points off the bench in 17 minutes.

The Falcons allowed the Suns to grab 16 of their own missed shots in the contest, contributing to the game staying within striking distance.

"Johnson did a great job tonight," said Head Coach Chase Teichmann. "We allowed them to take us out of what we do offensively. They beat us up on the boards. We need to learn a lesson from this game and improve on ourselves, fast."

FC moves to 8-3 on the season and has won 4 games in a row. They'll take on Webber-International University in Babson Park, Fla. on Thursday night at 7 PM (ET).