MADISON, NJ (February 2, 2019) – Freshman forward Jake Pawliczak scored 37 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for his third double-double of the year but it wasn't enough as the host FDU-Florham Devils used a strong second half to pull away from King's College for a 80-63 Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom victory from the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, NJ.

The 37 points were the most by a Monarch since Kyle Hammonds had 36 against Penn State Hazleton on December 3, 2012. Pawliczak was very efficient from the field knocking down 17 of his 21 field goal attempts. The freshman hit nine of his first 10 shots and knocked down two free throws for 20 points at halftime.

King's (4-17, 2-8 MAC Freedom) jumped out to a 16-5 lead in the first 5:34 as Pawliczak had six points and Tyler Millan knocked down consecutive threes and a jumper for eight points. The Devils responded with a 13-0 run to take a 18-16 lead. The teams traded buckets for the rest of the half as FDU-Florham took a 37-34 lead into the break.

The Devils (5-16, 2-8 MAC Freedom) came out strong in the second half outscoring the Monarchs 43-29. After shooting just 36.3 percent in the first half, the Devils started hitting their shots as they hit 53.6 percent of their 28 field goals including six threes on 12 attempts. Pawliczak was just as good in the second half as the Monarchs feed the big man the ball for 17 points on eight-of-11 shooting and one free throw.

Millan finished with 11 points and five boards while hitting three treys. Josh Bailey added five points while Andrew Hudak had four points and five rebounds. The Monarchs shot 49.1 percent (26-53) from the field after shooting 51.5 percent in the first half. King's won the rebounding battle 34-33 but lost the turnover battle 15-6.

The Devils placed all five of their starters in double-digit points while recording 11 steals and shooting 44.3 percent (27-61). Oliver Ortman had a team-high 20 points while Darren Davy scored 18. Shawn Smith and Anthony Mitchell added 12 points each while Andy Fleurantin scored 11.

King's will look to rebound on Wednesday with a home game against Delaware Valley University from McGrane Gymnasium at 8 p.m.