JACKSON, Tenn. - In a decisive Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) matchup, Lane College triumphed over Allen University, 66-46 on Monday night. The victory improves Lane's record to 2-5, with a perfect 2-0 mark in conference play, while Allen drops to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the SIAC.

First Half: The game started off tightly, with Allen putting up a competitive fight. The teams traded baskets early, but Lane gradually pulled away with a strong finish. After a sluggish start, the Allen squad struggled with shooting efficiency, making only 6-of-22 field goals (27.3%) in the first half. Despite hitting just 1-of-9 from beyond the arc, Allen's free-throw shooting (8-of-11) kept them in the game. Lane, however, capitalized on better shooting, hitting 11-of-26 (42.3%), including 2-of-7 from deep. Christopher Matthews led the charge for Lane, scoring 12 points as the home team took a 29-21 lead into the break.

Second Half: Lane extended its advantage after the break, outscoring Allen 37-25 in the final 20 minutes. The Dragons shot 45.5% from the field and 83.3% from the free-throw line in the second half, with Matthews continuing his strong play to finish with a game-high 21 points. William Henderson added 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Rico Sain II chipped in with seven points, five assists, and 10 rebounds.

Allen's offense struggled in the second half, shooting just 9-of-24 (37.5%) from the field and 1-of-7 from three-point range. Jordan Edmond was the standout performer for the Yellow Jackets, finishing with 18 points on 5-of-8 shooting, but received limited help from his teammates. Peyton Weathersby contributed 10 points, but Allen's shooting woes ultimately led to their downfall.

Key Stats: Lane dominated in points off turnovers (27-11) while also controlling the paint (34-24).