Indian River State Upsets Florida Southwestern State in High-Scoring Affair

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (Interstat) — Indian River State delivered an offensive showcase to upset Florida Southwestern State 101-85 in a men’s junior college basketball game Monday night. The Pioneers, improving to 11-12, avenged a January loss to the Buccaneers by shooting 53.8% from the floor and dominating the glass with 47 rebounds. Tamiel Green led Indian River State with 16 points and 18 rebounds. Anthony Ferrer scored a game-high 28 points. Florida Southwestern State, which entered with a 19-6 record, trailed 49-37 after a fast-paced first quarter and could not recover despite 48 points in the second period. The Buccaneers’ shooting percentages were not immediately available. Indian River State posted an offensive rating of 135.3 on 75 possessions.