The victory keeps the Patriots (21-7, 8-2 MFC) on track to defend their MFC championship; should CF finished tied with Santa Fe in the conference standings, CF will claim the title and advance to the postseason by virtue of its head-to-head series edge over the Saints.
Eugene McCrory scored 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting and added 8 rebounds, while point guard Hunter Williams scored all 12 of his points in the second half. Will Saunders scored 10 points off the bench and Jeremiah Eason contributed 8 points and 11 rebounds.
The Patriots host St. Johns River on Wednesday at 8 pm in their home finale, then travel to FSC-Jacksonville on Saturday, Feb. 25 to wrap up the regular season.
