Box Score WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Polk State Basketball commenced Thanksgiving week with a resounding 110-57 win over TRC Academy on its home court on Monday evening. The Eagles improved to 6-1 on the season with the victory, including 3-0 inside the Health Center.Â
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Polk State had six different student-athletes in double digits scoring for the third time this season and sunk a season-high 13 three-pointers as an offensive unit. On the defensive glass, the Eagles forced a season-best 27 turnovers, with 20 of those coming off steals, and blocked six TRC shots.
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The Eagles scored 41 points off turnovers and outscored the Lions in the paint 52-28.Â
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Freshman forward
Cole White maintained his double-double average, totaling a team-high 17 points and 11 rebounds while also dishing out a team-best four assists. Freshman center
Nathan Andrice was 6-for-10 in the paint, finishing the night with 15 points and two blocks. Freshman guard
Ty Owens posted his fourth double-digit outing in his last five games with 14 points.
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Freshman forward
Malachi Stevens deposited 12 points and swiped four steals. Sophomore forward
Moses Gordon was a perfect 4-for-4 inside the paint to total a season-high 10 points, while freshman guard
Jordan Gimenez went 2-for-3 from three-point land to also land a season-high with 10 points.Â
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"This was a good overall team win," shared Polk State Head Coach Brandon Giles. "I'm proud of the guys who don't always get minutes for stepping up tonight and playing good basketball."
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Polk State hits the road next to take on NJCAA Division II Florida Gateway College in Lake City on Nov. 29. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.