2324 MBB Final vs LUL
65
Lincoln (PA) Linc 6-10,3-4 CIAA
67
Winner Saint Augustine's SA 8-8,4-3 CIAA
Lincoln (PA) Linc
6-10,3-4 CIAA
65
Final
67
Saint Augustine's SA
8-8,4-3 CIAA
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
Lincoln (PA) Linc 30 28 7 65
Saint Augustine's SA 28 30 9 67

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Saint Augustine's takes down Lincoln (PA) 67-65 in overtime in back and forth contest

RALEIGH, NC --The Saint Augustine's men's basketball team secured a hard-fought 67-65 win over the Lincoln (PA) Lions at home Thursday in a back-and-forth game that neither led by more than five points.

The Falcons (8-8, 4-3) had four players score in double figures, led by Jawan Browder, who had 16 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Jalen Williams added 13 points and four assists off the bench and MacNasa Hughes helped out with 10 points and seven rebounds.

Nate Youngblood pulled down two offensive rebounds to lead the Saint Augustine's offense which grabbed 12 boards and turned them into 10 second chance points.

The Saint Augustine's defense caused its share of mistakes in Thursday's game, forcing 15 Lincoln (PA) turnovers. Those takeaways turned into 13 points on the other end of the floor. Nemo Johnson's three steals led the way individually for the Falcons.

How It Happened

Saint Augustine's kept it close in the first period, but entered halftime down 30-28.

Saint Augustine's then got into gear, forcing overtime by outscoring Lincoln (PA) 30-28 in the second half. Saint Augustine's got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 14 of its 30 total points.

Saint Augustine's then took care of business in extra time, outscoring Lincoln (PA) 9-7 to seize victory by the 67-65 final score.

Game Notes

» Nemo Johnson notched a double-double for the Falcons with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
» The Falcons held the Lions to only 34.4 percent shooting from the field.
» The Saint Augustine's bench came alive by scoring 30 points to its scoring output.
» Jawan Browder and Jalen Williams came off the bench to score 16 and 13 points, respectively.
» Neither team led by more than five points in the game.
» Saint Augustine's had a 44-36 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Saint Augustine's defense forced 15 turnovers.
» Saint Augustine's cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 12 offensive boards in the game.
» Jawan Browder led the Falcons with 16 points.
» Saint Augustine's got a game-high 11 rebounds from Nemo Johnson.

Up Next

The Falcons host Johnson C. Smith at home on Monday with tip off slated for 4:00pm.

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