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PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Preston Le Gassick vs Warner 2025
53
Warner Warner 0-2
81
Winner Palm Beach Atl. PBA 10-0,4-0 Sunshine State
Warner Warner
0-2
53
Final
81
Palm Beach Atl. PBA
10-0,4-0 Sunshine State
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Warner Warner 19 34 53
Palm Beach Atl. PBA 42 39 81

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Owen Anderson, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Men's Basketball Takes Down Warner, 81-53

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.- The Palm Beach Atlantic men's basketball game took care of business against  Warner University at Rubin Arena on Monday, securing the win with a commanding 49-31 rebounding advantage. The Sailfish capitalized on turnovers, scoring 18 points off Warner's 15 turnovers.

Preston Le Gassick led the 'Fish with 15 points, converting 5 of 7 field goals, including three from beyond the arc, and dished out six assists. Alvin Tumblin Jr. contributed 10 points, making 5 of 6 shots from the field, and collected two steals. Cam Bryant recorded two blocks and went 6 for 8 from the free-throw line, adding six points. Clay Payne secured nine rebounds and added eight points, providing strong support on the boards.

Palm Beach Atlantic opened the game assertively, scoring the first eight points, highlighted by Tumblin's layup assisted by Le Gassick at 19:42. Le Gassick continued to impact the game by converting a fast-break 3-pointer at 19:07, extending the early lead. The Fish's defense was relentless, limiting Warner's second-chance points and forcing eight turnovers. By the end of the first quarter, Palm Beach Atlantic had established a commanding 42-19 lead.

The Sailfish surged ahead in the second half with a strong offensive performance, highlighted by Blake Wilson's contributions in the paint, including a series of layups that extended their lead. Tumblin added to the momentum with back-to-back layups at 18:06 and 17:42, assisted by Le Gassick, pushing the score to 47-21. Despite a few turnovers, the 'Fish maintained control, with Payne adding a dunk and a tip-in to sustain their advantage. The quarter concluded with Broderick Ellis sinking a 3-pointer, leading to a 39-34 scoring advantage in the second frame. The game ended with Palm Beach Atlantic securing a decisive victory, 81-53.

The Sailfish return to the Rubin Arena floor at 5 p.m. on Thursday when they take on American International. 
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