Flagler College Athletics

OPENING TIP
Score: Flagler 94 | Florida Tech 81
Records: Flagler (1-0) | Florida Tech (0-1)
Location: Flagler Gymnasium & Clark Family Court (St. Augustine, Fla.)
 
FROM COACH SELLAND
"That first home game always comes with a lot of energy and excitement, and I thought our crowd and our guys really played up to that and were excited to be here. This was a great team win. These early games, you never know what everyone has, and you're still trying to figure out everyone. The biggest thing that we did was focus on ourselves this week. I told our team, 'If we focus on ourselves and do the right things this week, then good things are going to happen."
 
THE SHORT STORY
The Flagler College men's basketball team opened the 2026-27 campaign with a convincing 94-81 victory over Florida Tech on Monday night. The Saints showcased a balanced offensive attack, with five players finishing in double figures, while limiting the Panthers to just 30 percent shooting in the second half to secure the season-opening victory.
 
BY THE NUMBERS

• Cooper Davis led Flagler with a team-high 19 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including four three-pointers.
• Freshman Sean Barnett made his collegiate debut and poured in 17 points while grabbing a team-high seven rebounds. He also connected on four of his seven attempts from beyond the arc.
• Newcomer Kai Bloom also made his Saints debut and filled the stat sheet with 16 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals.
• Senior center Tymoteusz Pszczola added 16 points and two rebounds in 23 minutes of action.
• Mason Manning earned the start at guard and facilitated the offense with a game-high six assists while adding 10 points and four rebounds.
• Junior forward Myles Hosten provided a spark off the bench with nine points, five rebounds, two assists, and a block.
• Flagler controlled the paint, outscoring the Panthers 46-30 in points in the paint.
• The Saints shot 59 percent from the field and held Florida Tech to 39 percent shooting, including just 30 percent in the second half.

 
NOTABLE MOMENTS

• Trailing 10-6 early in the first half, Flagler put together a 15-2 run to take control. Sean Barnett capped off the stretch with a layup to give the Saints a 21-12 lead. Veteran big man Myles Hosten led the charge with six points during the run.
• With 5:36 remaining in the opening half, Florida Tech put together a 9-1 spurt to cut the deficit to one. The run started when Kevin Pazmino connected on a three-pointer while being fouled and converted the ensuing free throw for a four-point play.
• After taking a slim 48-47 lead into halftime, Flagler tightened its defensive presence and found its rhythm offensively. The Saints opened the second half on an 18-8 run to regain control and build a 10-point advantage. Cooper Davis provided the offensive spark, accounting for 12 points during that stretch, including three three-pointers.

 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Flagler has won four consecutive season openers, extending its winning streak on opening night.
• The Saints improved to 3-5 all-time against the Panthers with the victory.
• Flagler's 94 points were its most in a game since Jan. 10, 2026, when the Saints defeated Trinity College of Jacksonville 103-47.

 
NEXT UP
Flagler will return to action Friday, November 13, at the USCB Crossover in Bluffton, South Carolina. The Saints will take on Francis Marion University at 3:30 p.m. before meeting Eckerd College on Saturday, November 14, at 1 p.m.
 
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