WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Palm Beach Atlantic men's basketball defeated Lynn University Wednesday night inside a rowdy Rubin Arena. The Sailfish (9-11) controlled the game from the beginning and withstood numerous runs from the No. 11 Fighting Knights (16-3) to win the game 75-64.

Bakari Warthen led the Sailfish all night and the first half was no exception. Warthen scored 10 of his 19 points in the first half that the 'Fish dominated. After getting out to an early lead there was no turning back for PBA as they finished the first 20 minutes up 40-25. Jules Jasmin was electric as he threw down two monster dunks to energize the arena.

The Fighting Knights showed streaks of why they are nationally ranked but ended up unable to overcome the Sailfish defense. The Sailfish outrebounded the Fighting Knights with gave them an advantage down the stretch in a game in which PBA never trailed.

The Sailfish shot 47 percent on the night and connected on seven three-pointers. Paxton Wilson drained three of his five attempts from downtown while Warthen added two deep ones as well. Warthen also led the 'Fish in boards, snatching eight throughout the game.

The Sailfish will take a week off and be back to action Wednesday Feb. 6 as they host the Tampa Spartans inside Rubin Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm.