Beauford Leads Florida College to 88–80 Road Victory

SARASOTA, Fla.  — Florida College put together one of its most complete performances of the season Saturday night, earning an 88–80 road victory behind a standout showing from Malik Beauford.

The Falcons (6–16, 1–2) set the tone early with a fast-paced offensive attack, taking a 49–47 lead into halftime and never relinquishing control. Florida College shot an efficient 51.5 percent from the field and connected on 12 three-pointers, showcasing balanced scoring and strong execution on the offensive end.

Beauford led all scorers with 29 points, shooting 11-for-16 from the floor and a perfect 5-for-5 at the free-throw line. Gordon Magok added 14 points and eight rebounds, providing a steady presence inside, while Aiden Wall contributed 15 points, three assists, and four steals to impact the game on both ends of the floor.

Florida College also benefited from key bench production. Tate Truby scored nine points in just eight minutes, knocking down three three-pointers, while Cameron Knox added six points off the bench to maintain momentum.

Defensively, the Falcons were active and disruptive, forcing 15 turnovers and recording 10 steals as a team. That pressure helped Florida College create scoring opportunities and close out the game in the second half, where it outscored its opponent 39–33.