NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Lipscomb pulled away in the second half to defeat Florida Gulf Coast 86-71 in an ASUN Conference men’s basketball game Friday at Allen Arena.

The Bisons, now 14-7, led 37-30 at halftime before outscoring the Eagles 49-41 after intermission. Ross Candelino led Lipscomb with 17 points and seven rebounds. Isaiah Malone scored a game-high 23 points for Florida Gulf Coast, which fell to 8-13.

Lipscomb swept the regular-season series, having also won 84-77 on Jan. 10. An announced crowd of 537 attended.