Polk State Basketball enters the month of November with an unblemished record, routing Florida College JV 129-68 on Saturday to double its early-season win tally.
Fast Starts and Shooting Efficiency Fuel the Rout
Jaylon Brown immediately dictated the pace at the Health Center, converting a fast-break basket followed by an early 3-pointer. Ethan Simon and Elijah Lubsey each contributed close-range scores as part of a game-opening 9-0 run. Florida College JV managed to trim the deficit to 14-10, but the Eagles answered with a decisive 18-5 surge that firmly put the contest out of reach.
By halftime, Polk State commanded a 68-33 advantage. The team shot a blistering 63 percent overall, connecting on 42 of 49 attempts from inside the 3-point line.
Balanced scoring defined the afternoon, as the Eagles had five players in scoring in double figures. Brown and Eric Dailey paced the offense with 24 points apiece. Simon contributed 22 points and nine rebounds, while Tre Jackson and Lubsey added 15 and 11 points, respectively.
Polk State Basketball rolled to a second straight convincing victory on Saturday. Jaylon Brown and Eric Dailey each scored 24 points in the Eagles’ 129-68 win over Florida College JV. https://t.co/UIiK1JaFo7
Community Recognition Precedes Tip-Off
Before the opening tip, Imprint Ministries representative Trevor Allen received a framed jersey to honor his backing of Polk State Athletics and Polk State Basketball. Frequently called “Pastor T,” Allen provides steady support through valuable in-kind contributions for all five of Polk State’s athletic programs.
Road Test Looms in Daytona Beach
Now standing at 2-0 following consecutive home victories, the Eagles leave the Health Center next week for the Daytona State Shootout. Polk State will face Motlow State Community College on Friday in the first of two games scheduled during the tournament.
