Senior forward Bryce Beamer led Francis Marion University to an 88-82 victory over King University in a Conference Carolinas men's basketball game, with Beamer scoring 23 points and grabbing 11 rebounds for his 10th double-double of the season. The Patriots had five players in double figures, including junior forward Ibrahim Wattara with a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds. The game featured 64 personal fouls, with Francis Marion making 36 free throws in 46 attempts. The victory was celebrated in front of a crowd of 1,854, the highest attendance for a Patriot home game in four seasons.

By the Numbers
  • Francis Marion shot 37.9% from the field, while King University shot 44.4%.
  • Bryce Beamer scored 23 points and made 9 out of 9 free throws.
  • Horaces Jacques Jr. had 9 assists and 3 steals for Francis Marion.
  • King University made only 17 out of 37 free throw attempts.
State of Play
  • Francis Marion University is set to conclude its regular season schedule with a Senior Night contest at home against Belmont Abbey College.
  • FMU shot 36 free throws, one shy of the school record, in the game against King University.
Bottom Line

The Patriots secured a hard-fought 88-82 victory over King University, showcasing a strong team performance led by Bryce Beamer's impressive double-double, setting the stage for a crucial Senior Night matchup to conclude the regular season.