JACKSON, Tenn. - The Lane College Dragons secured a hard-fought 54-50 overtime victory over Central State on Monday evening, cementing their place as the third seed in the SIAC West and setting the stage for an exciting matchup with Fort Valley State in the first round of the SIAC Championship Tournament.
In a game that featured tight defense and clutch performances, Lane's Chantoryia Rivers led the way with a standout 20-point, 10-rebound double-double. Rivers shot 8-15 from the field and was perfect from the free-throw line (3-for-3), helping guide her team to victory despite a slow start.
Dyani Bernstine contributed significantly, adding 7 points and 9 rebounds, while Jeurnei Wright chipped in with 5 points and 4 assists in 16 minutes of action. Cailynn Knox and Erica Richardson each finished with 7 points, with Knox pulling down 8 boards.
The game saw several momentum swings, with the teams tying the score 4 times and exchanging leads throughout. Despite shooting just 28.8% from the field, Lane's tenacity on defense and ability to capitalize on free-throws in the final moments ultimately secured the win.
Box Score Highlights:
- Lane College: Chantoryia Rivers – 20 points, 10 rebounds; Dyani Bernstine – 7 points, 9 rebounds
- Central State: Dashanti Miller – 16 points; Camryn Nadir – 13 points
With this win, Lane College's focus shifts to their upcoming SIAC tournament matchup, as they prepare to battle Fort Valley State on Saturday, March 1st, inside JF Lane Gymnasium.
