LAKELAND, Fla. —
Charlie Dalton's triple-double led Florida Southern College men's basketball (16-5, 8-3 Sunshine State) to a commanding 99-73 victory over Lynn University (10-8, 5-6 Sunshine State) on Saturday night at Jenkins Field House.
Florida Southern's offense excelled with 31 assists and 13 three-pointers, leading to a decisive home win. Dalton's triple-double (18p, 11r, 11a) was the first for the program since 2021, when Jalyn Hinton hit 21 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 blocks against Barry University on March 13. Tonight's standout performance was the sixth triple-double in program history.
"Great all around effort tonight on both sides of the ball," said Moccasins' head coach
Mike Donnelly. "I thought our guys fed off the crowd's energy. It was a fun game to watch and the atmosphere inside Jenkins Fieldhouse tonight was electric!"
FSC opened the first half with a powerful offensive display, as
Brady Corso connected on a 3-pointer assisted by
Jasir Tremble just 12 seconds into the game. The team maintained momentum with Dalton contributing a layup and a free throw to extend the lead early. The Mocs' defense was effective, forcing turnovers and capitalizing with fast breaks, while Corso continued his 3-point accuracy, extending the lead to 19–2 by 17:23.
Throughout the half, FSC controlled the pace and maintained a consistent scoring advantage.
Amare Miller's dunk and
Khalil Ross's jumper from the paint kept the team ahead, while Corso's 3-point shooting remained a crucial factor. Despite the Fighting Knights' attempts to regroup, the Mocs closed the half strong, with Dalton's defensive rebound and jumper solidifying their lead. The half ended with Florida Southern leading 55–41.
The second half saw the Moccasins extend their lead over the Fighting Knights with a series of strong plays. Early in the half, Dalton and Tremble connected for a quick jumper, followed by a fast-break score from Tremble, pushing the lead to 59–41. Miller's dunk at 16:42 further fueled the momentum as FSC capitalized on defensive stops and fast-break opportunities.
Florida Southern maintained control with consistent scoring, highlighted by a jumper from
Ameer Ramadan and a three-pointer from Tremble, which increased the advantage to 96–71. Defensive efforts were solid, with
Spencer Schomers delivering a block at 8:36 and Dalton contributing to a robust rebounding performance. The half concluded with a 99–73 lead for the Moccasins, showcasing their ability to sustain offensive pressure throughout the half.
Corso scored 24 points, including seven 3-pointers, leading the offensive effort. Miller added a strong presence with 14 points and three blocks. Dalton posted a double-double, recording 18 points and 11 rebounds while also contributing with 11 assists.
Elijah Walsh made a defensive impact with three steals and added five assists.
Looking ahead, the Mocs will host Saint Leo on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The contest will take place at George W. Jenkins Field House in Lakeland, Florida.
