[Men's Basketball] No. 21 Warner Downs Men's Basketball in USVI

Doane Men's Basketball took on No. 21 Warner University on Saturday in their first game in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Royals were able to create a little separation late in the first half and posted an 82-68 win over the Tigers. Doane fell to 0-2 on the season while Warner moved to 2-0.

Anthony Laravie (JR/Omaha, Neb.) led Doane with 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 5-of-7 from behind the arc. Miguel Lopez (JR/St. Croix, US Virgin Islands) posted 11 points and six rebounds while Jaxon Harre (JR/Omaha, Neb.) led the team with eight rebounds to go with eight points.

Maxwell Benoit led Warner with 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting. Jaquez Dickerson had a team-high seven rebounds. Doane out-rebounded Warner, 39-28, for the game.

The Tigers shot 42.6-percent for the game, hitting 23-of-54 from the field. The Royals shot 57.9-percent for the game, hitting 33-of-57 shot attempts.

Doane will take on the University of the Virgin Islands on Sunday, October 27, at 6 PM locally and 5 PM in Nebraska.