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Men's Basketball Recap: Dec. 17

Wildcats Roll Past Florida Christian 102-51

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Adrien Coleman's 23 points led five Bethune-Cookman players in double figures as the Wildcats downed Florida Christian 102-51 Monday night in historic Moore Gymnasium.

The Wildcats (5-8) reached 100 points for the first time since 2003 when they beat Morgan State 104-103 in double overtime in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament. The last time Bethune-Cookman scored 100 in regulation was a 111-81 win over Norfolk State in 2000.

Paul Scotland, Kevin Dukes and Brandon Stewart each scored 14 as Bethune-Cookman posted its largest margin of victory since a 128-72 decision over Morris Brown in 1996. Alex Smith posted a double-double of 10 points and a career-high 14 rebounds.

Bethune-Cookman jumped out to leads of 6-0, 12-1 and 23-3 on a dunk from Coleman.

Bethune-Cookman took a 48-17 lead into halftime and used a 14-4 run over the first 4 minutes of the second half to push its advantage to 62-21. Coleman and Smith combined for 10 points during the spurt.

Kenny Blanc led Florida Christian (9-5) with 16.

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