RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 12) - Saint Augustine's University led much of the contest but succumbed late to a Lincoln (Pa.) rally in a 69-60 CIAA men's basketball loss at Emery Gymnasium on Wednesday.
Dhashon Dyson (So./Chicago, IL) scored 15 points and Todd Smith (Sr./Burlington, NC) added 12 points for the Falcons, who built a 12-point first-half lead and led 35-30 at halftime.
The Falcons led 55-50 in the second half but were outscored 19-5 in the final eight minutes.
Jaylen Richard (Jr./Durham, NC) chipped in nine points for the Falcons (1-2 CIAA, 3-10 overall). Sean Tony Hauser (Jr./Charlotte, NC) and Josh Page (Sr./Washington, DC) scored eight points each.
Zahrion Blue scored 22 points for the Lions (4-0 CIAA, 11-4 overall).
The Falcons return to Emery Gymnasium on Saturday, Jan. 15, for a CIAA Southern Division tilt against Winston-Salem State. Game time is 4:30 p.m.