MBB 11-27-21
49
Philander Smith PS 0-1
75
Winner Lane Lane 2-2,0-0 SIAC
Philander Smith PS
0-1
49
Final
75
Lane Lane
2-2,0-0 SIAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Philander Smith PS 24 25 49
Lane Lane 28 47 75

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Dragons win home opener over Philander Smith

by Joel Worthington

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Dragons men's basketball team hosted Philander Smith College on Saturday night at J.F. Lane Gymnasium.
 
Lane had five players score in double figures as they won their home opener over the Panthers, 75-49.
 
The hosts were slow out of the gate, scoring just 11 points in the first 12 minutes of play. Lane heated up after the third media timeout, outscoring the visitors 17-9 to close out the half with a four-point advantage.
 
The Dragons stayed hot in the second half, shooting 54% from the floor and outscoring Philander Smith 47-25.
 
Tomonique Marion led all scorers with 15 points while also pulling in a game-high seven rebounds.
 
Kelvin Allen had 11 points with seven rebounds and four assists. Maximillion Bell also chipped in 11 points.
 
Jamarius Horton scored 10 points off the bench while Kylan Haywood had 11 points and a game-high +31 in scoring differential.
 
Lane will travel to Memphis on Monday for a matchup with Christian Brothers. Game time is set for 7:00 PM.