Beauford’s 31 Lifts Falcons Past Beacon, 74–68

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla.  — Florida College men's basketball secured a hard-fought 74–68 victory over Beacon College on February 13, using a dominant second-half performance to protect home court.

The Falcons (9–18, 3–3) trailed 37–34 at halftime but responded with a composed and efficient final 20 minutes, outscoring Beacon 40–31 after the break.

Malik Beauford delivered a standout performance, pouring in 31 points on 12-of-21 shooting while knocking down seven three-pointers. He added seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block in a complete effort that fueled the Falcons' comeback.

Florida College leaned on timely shooting and defensive pressure in the second half, forcing key stops and capitalizing in transition. The Falcons connected on 13 three-pointers in the game and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, going 9-of-10 (90%).

Sam Massaquoi added 13 points, converting all five of his free-throw attempts, while Aiden Wall contributed nine points, four steals, and three assists. Off the bench, Justin Kruszewski and Cameron Knox each added six points, providing key minutes and perimeter shooting.

The Falcons finished with 15 assists and nine steals, showing improved ball movement and defensive intensity down the stretch.