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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – No. 3 Lane used an 88-80 decision to top No. 6 Albany State in an opening round game of the 2016 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Men’s Basketball Tournament, Tuesday evening at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham, Ala.
The Dragons (17-12 overall) placed four players in double-digit scoring which was led by Brandon Zachery who who finished with 19 points. Terrance Bridgeman followed with 18 ahead of Rodney Clarke (14) and Malcom McDonald (12). Lane shot 52.5 percent (32-of-61) from the field throughout the game.
Albany State finished the season at 5-22 and also had four players in double-figures. Michael Green tallied 19 points and a game-high five assists for the Golden Rams. Devontay Ward tallied 16 points while Jordan Floyd (14) and Keldreion Miller (11) rounded out the double-figure scorers.
Lane will meet the winner between No. 2 Morehouse/No. 7 Central State on Thursday, March 3 at 7:45p.m. in a quarterfinal game.
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