WILBERFORCE, Ohio — In a hard-fought and tightly contested matchup, the
Lane College Dragons triumphed over
Central State with a narrow 61-58 victory on Saturday.
GAME SUMMARY
The Dragons came out strong in the first quarter, taking a 16-7 lead after the first 10 minutes, thanks to a balanced offensive attack and solid defense. However, Central State responded in the second quarter, closing the gap to just 25-22 at halftime with a solid defensive performance and timely baskets from Peterson and Savoy.
Lane College extended their lead in the third quarter, as Carey and Lattimore hit critical shots, including a couple of key three-pointers, to help the Dragons lead 42-33 heading into the final period. But Central State made a push in the fourth, led by Peterson's sharp shooting and Savoy's rebounding and scoring.
With the Marauders closing in and trailing by just three points in the final minute, the Dragons held their ground. Lane's defense, particularly in limiting second-chance opportunities, helped them stave off Central State's late-game surge. The Marauders had several chances to tie or take the lead, but Lane's defensive stops and free throw shooting sealed the victory.
KEY PERFORMERS FOR LANE COLLEGE
- Breonna Carey led the Dragons with an outstanding 20-point performance. Carey was efficient from the field, shooting 7-of-14, and she also contributed 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Her scoring in the second half, including some clutch free throws, proved crucial in Lane's victory.
- Taylor Lattimore stepped up with 12 points, including two key three-pointers in the second half that helped the Dragons maintain their lead when Central State began to rally. Lattimore also contributed 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
- Dyani Bernstine had a solid all-around game, finishing with 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Her defensive efforts were key in disrupting Central State's offensive flow.
KEY PERFORMERS FOR CENTRAL STATE
- Abbigail Peterson was the standout for Central State, scoring a team-high 15 points. She was especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 3 of 6 three-point attempts, and also added 4 rebounds and 2 steals.
- Samara Savoy provided a spark off the bench for the Marauders, finishing with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Her ability to score in various ways helped keep Central State in the game during the second half.
- Nadya McCown contributed 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, showing grit despite struggling with her shooting. McCown's playmaking and defensive presence were key in Central State's late push.
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ABOUT THE SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SIAC)
The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors nine men's and seven women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit
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