Daytona State defeats #20 Indian River 90-77

Daytona State remains undefeated at 15-0 with a win over #20 Indian River. Daytona State built an early lead as Josue Grullon (16) and Isaiah Dorceus (14) combined for 30 first half points. Daytona State led by as many as 21 points in the second half and withstood the late rally by Indian River to clinch the win.

The Daytona State defense forced 25 Indian River turnovers and held the nation's second leading scorer Mostapha El Moutaouakkil to 15 points. Indian River only committed 5 personal fouls in the game.

Josue Grullon led Daytona State with 22 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Isaiah Dorceus finished with 20 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds. Kylin Green had 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Victor Panov 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals.

Season Update

Daytona State has won 15 consecutive games to start the season 15-0. The 15 consecutive wins are the most in school history. The home win also extends their home game win streak to 22 dating back to February 2022. Daytona State has climbed the NJCAA poll week by week. They started the season ranked #22 in the NJCAA Preseason Poll. They are now at #3 in the latest NJCAA poll. The Region 8 Coaches' Preseason Poll had the Falcons at #4 preseason but they are now at #1.

Quick Facts

- 3rd in the nation in scoring at 101.8 points per game
- 21.2 assists per game
- 2nd in the nation in 3 pt FGM per game 12.9
- 6 players average double digit scoring, 2 others at 9.5 and 7.2 ppg
- 22 game home winning streak (haven't lost at home since February 2022)
- Kylin Green is 2nd in the nation in fg% at 73.1

Rankings

NJCAA #3
JUCO Advocate Media Poll #3
JUCO Hoop Scoop #3
Region 8 Coaches' Poll #1