MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (February 25, 2020) - Third-seeded St. Thomas University (STU) Men's Basketball (21-5) advances to the Sun Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2017-18, defeating sixth-seeded, Webber International (15-15) 94-67 on Tuesday night from the Fernandez Family Center.

Ironically, the Bobcats win against the Warriors is on the fourth anniversary of the last STU Sun Conference tournament win, also against Webber International.

Bobcat Starters
Daejour Adderley (Guard)
Justin Brown (Guard)
Ahmad Gilbert (Forward)
Quinterious Jones (Forward)
Jahsim Floyd (Center)


Game Notes

• Webber opened the game by sinking an opening three-pointer before the Bobcats responded with an 11-0 run, led by Gilbert. The senior forward recorded 5-of-7 points, including a three-pointer.
• Three consecutive three-pointers from Brown and Gilbert extended the lead to 20-9 with 14:43 remaining in the first half.
• Midway through the first half, Gilbert notched another three-pointer, putting the Bobcats in front 34-18.
• Floyd slammed in his second dunk of the first half, putting STU ahead 36-16.
• For the remainder of the first half, STU dominated the Warriors, heading into the halftime break ahead 49-32.
• The dynamic duo of Brown and Gilbert combined for 26-points, on 73% shooting, including 5-6 from beyond the arc with 11 rebounds in the first half.
• Gilbert splashed home another three-pointner, early in the second half, extending the lead to 54-37.
• STU rallied for a 7-0 run, as St. Thomas kept growing the lead to 68-45.
• Adderley recorded five consecutive points for the Bobcats to maintain the 23-point advantage, 74-51.
• Back-to-back threes from Strawter and Tyrik Waite put STU ahead 92-65 with two minutes remaining in the game.
• Kheron Millwood finished the night for STU, notching a lay-up, as the Bobcats cruised to a dominant, 94-67 win over the Warriors.

Inside the Box Score

• The bread-and-butter of the Bobcats season, strong defense, led STU to the tournament win, outscoring the Warriors 29-14 off turnovers.
• STU also capitalized off second chance points, leading the game with 17.
• The Bobcat bench was also superb, outscoring the Warriors 34-11.
• Following an early three by the Warriors, STU went on to lead for the remainder of the game (38:28).

MVBobcats
Justin Brown: 20-points, 4-8 FGM
Ahmad Gilbert: 17-points, 11 rebounds

Upcoming
Third-seeded STU travels to Lakeland, Fla., advancing to the Sun Conference Semifinals to take on second-seed, No. 17 Keiser University from the campus of Southeastern University. The Bobcats face-off with the Seahawks for the third time this season on Friday, February 28; tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m.