TUSKEGEE, Ala. – In a thrilling and closely contested game, the Lane College Dragons pulled out a 65-62 victory over the Tuskegee Golden Tigers on Monday at the James Center Arena.
The Dragons improved to 4-17 on the season and 4-12 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), while Tuskegee fell to 10-12 overall and 8-8 in SIAC play. A crowd of 725 fans watched as Lane held on in the second half to secure the win.
Key Performers:
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Elijah Greer Dawson led the Dragons with 18 points, including 10 free throws out of 14 attempts, along with 2 rebounds and 3 assists in 35 minutes of play.
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Kuany Teng contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, and added 5 rebounds in 28 minutes.
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Rico Sain II added 12 points and 4 assists, providing critical playmaking for Lane.
For Tuskegee, D’Anthony Pennington was the standout performer, scoring 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 3 three-pointers. Kusamae Draper also finished with 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while RJ Walker chipped in 11 points despite struggling with his shot.
First Half:
Lane got off to a strong start, leading 31-24 at halftime. The Dragons shot 44.4% from the field in the first half, while Tuskegee struggled with a 42.1% shooting performance. Despite Tuskegee’s efforts to battle back, the Dragons held a 7-point advantage as both teams exchanged leads early on.
Second Half:
Tuskegee came out strong in the second half, outscoring Lane 38-34. However, Lane’s resilience and free-throw shooting kept them ahead, with the Dragons converting 18 of 23 free throws in the second half. Tuskegee’s shooting woes from deep (just 2-of-10 from three-point range in the second half) hindered their comeback attempt.
Lane managed to keep their slim lead intact, despite a late push from the Golden Tigers. Tuskegee had several opportunities to tie the game, but their efforts fell short, and Lane held on for the win.
Notable Stats:
- Points in the Paint: Lane 20, Tuskegee 32
- Fast Break Points: Lane 21, Tuskegee 13
- Points off Turnovers: Lane 20, Tuskegee 12
- Second Chance Points: Lane 7, Tuskegee 11
