The SIAC wrapped up the 2017 portion of the basketball season on Saturday with a big slate of games. Here’s a look at how it all went down, the SIAC resumes action on New Year’s Day with five games.
Clark Atlanta 68 Spring Hill 66
Clark Atlanta University (12-1) found themselves trailing late in the second half at Spring Hill (2-10) and facing potentially its first loss in the SIAC. A dunk by William Loyd put Spring Hill up 56-53 with 4:32 remaining but CAU would pull through with some clutch free throw shooting for the win. Anthony Williams hit two free throws with four seconds remaining that diluted a three-point shot at the buzzer by Spring Hill. Jalen Mitchell led the Panthers and all scorers with 23 points in the win.
Wow 2017 has been so great to us! 12-1 is a blessing and we all owe it to GOD! 2018 keep the blessing comings! #WeAreCAU #FinishYaBreakfast #PlayHeavy ?????
— Clark Atlanta Men’s Basketball ? (@ClarkAtlantaMBB) December 31, 2017
Claflin University 72 Central State 69
Claflin University (13-1) came close to dropping just its second game of the year in a close win on the road at Central State. A free throw by Chris Scott put CSU (4-8) up 68-67 with 47 seconds remaining but a Triston Thompson go-ahead three-pointer with 25 seconds remaining was the difference for Claflin.
The @CentralState87 Marauders lose to @ClaflinPanthers , 72-69 – https://t.co/PrGt1g3UBD pic.twitter.com/wx0wugz1sw
— Central State Athletics (@GO_MARAUDERS) December 31, 2017
Miles College 74 Paine College 64
The Golden Bears of Miles College (2-8) picked up a win versus Paine College (2-10) on Saturday afternoon. Aron Stewart stacked the box score for Miles going 8 for 8 from the floor with 20 points, eight rebounds, four steals and three blocks.
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Benedict 83 Kentucky State 77
Second chance points were the difference as Benedict (11-3) went on the road to Kentucky State (3-11) for a nine-point win over the Thorobreds. The Tigers had a 13-4 advantage in second-chance points as they outrebounded KSU 42-33. Ray Croon’s 21 points led KSU and all scorers.
Battle debuts and Croon returns to account for a combined 33 points for the Thorobreds. https://t.co/Et15x4eeIh
— KSU Men's Basketball (@KYSUMBB) December 31, 2017
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Albany State 73 Lane 72 OT
Albany State (1-13) and Lane College (4-6) gave the fans in Tennessee some extra basketball as the Golden Rams pulled off a one-point win in overtime. It was the first win of the year for Albany State. Kendarius Ash led all scorers with 23 points in a losing effort.
So word on street is… Jonathan Henderson had just one basket vs Lane… and it was a BIG one. He hit a three-pointer as overtime expired to deliver the Golden Rams their first win of the season ! ??
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) December 31, 2017
Fort Valley State 76 LeMoyne-Owen College 72
Jaylon McMillan scored 18 points to lead FVSU (8-6) to a four-point win over LeMoyne-Owen (4-8) in Memphis, TN. Demba Konate led LOC with 19 points in just 25 minutes of action.
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