Box Score Jackson, TN
            The Dragons extended their winning streak to seven games with a 85-74 victory over the Marauders from Central State University. The Dragons came out victorious on a recent trip to Wilberforce, Ohio just a week earlier with a 80-73 victory to sweep the season series from the Marauders. The Dragons are now 6-0 in division play.
Inside the Match-up: 
            Final Score: Lane College 85 Central State University 74
            Records: CSU 8-16 overall 5-9 conference
                            Lane College: 14-8 overall 11-2 conference
            Location: J F Lane Gymnasium  Jackson, TN.

Break it down:
            1^st Half: The game got off to a slow start in the first half as both teams found it tough to score in the early part of the game. With 10:57 left on the clock the score was tied 12-12 before Terrance Bridgeman connected on back-to back three pointers to give the Dragons the 25-14 lead with 6 minutes to play in the half. The Dragons finished off the half with a 40-30 halftime score.

            2^nd Half: Terrance Bridgeman continued to drop three point bombs to start the second half. Within a minute and fifteen seconds Bridgeman had played string music on three more treys for a 53-32 lead for the Dragons. The Marauders connected on critical free throws to close the gap, but ran out of time as the Dragons finished off the victory.

By the Numbers: The Dragons are normally winning the battle of the boards in past games but the Marauders hauled in 27 rebounds to tie the rebound battle with the Dragons. The Marauders scored 18 points inside the paint, while adding 21 points off turnovers. They connected on 24 of 52 (46.2%) from the field. From the free throw the Marauders connected on 18 of 24 (75%) free throws and added 8 of 25 (32%) from three point area. Leading the Marauders in scoring was Markese McGuire with 17 points as Jeremy Brown dropped in 12 points. Robert Konteh added 11 points in the effort. The Dragons collected 34 points down low. Turnovers allowed the Dragons to score another 18 points while adding 11 points on second chance opportunities. They connected on 32 of 58 (55.2%) shots from the field and 9 of 26 (34.6%) from three point area. Free throws also helped the Dragons down the stretch connecting on 12 of 15 (80%). Terrance Bridgeman had a career night leading all scoring with 39 points including 7 of 12 treys. Devontay Clark added 13 points for the Dragons.

Back in Action: The Dragons look to extend the winning streak on Saturday (2-11-17) as they host the Magicians from LeMoyne-Owen for Homecoming. Tip-off from the Oman Arena is scheduled for 3 PM.