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54
BEN
56
Winner Lane
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN | 15 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 54 |
| Lane | 7 | 11 | 21 | 17 | 56 |
Lane survived a defensive battle and a late push to advance in the conference tournament.
The Dragons defeated Benedict College 56–54 in the quarterfinals of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday afternoon.
Lane (21-5) used a strong third quarter to erase a halftime deficit and held off a late charge from Benedict to secure the two-point victory.
Benedict controlled the early momentum, jumping out to a 15-7 lead after the first quarter while the Dragons struggled to find their rhythm offensively. Lane slowly chipped away in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 22-18 at halftime despite shooting just 6-for-40 from the field in the opening half.
The turning point came in the third quarter. The Dragons found their offensive spark, outscoring Benedict 21-13 in the period. Four made three-pointers and aggressive play in transition helped Lane flip the game and take a 39-35 lead into the final quarter.
Benedict kept the pressure on in the fourth, but Lane responded with key baskets and defensive stops down the stretch to preserve the 56-54 win.
Lane College was led by Europe Brownwith 11 points, while Lauren Lain added 10. Dyani Bernstine finished with nine points, and Alexis Rowe anchored the interior with five points and a game-high 16 rebounds.
The Dragons also forced 21 Benedict turnovers and converted them into 22 points, a key factor in the tightly contested game.
Next Game:
vs. Albany State University
3/6/2026 | 2:00 PM
Team Statistics
| Game Stats | BEN | Lane |
|---|---|---|
| FG% | .254 | .257 |
| 3FG% | .188 | .333 |
| FT% | .680 | .577 |
| RB | 59 | 51 |
| TO | 28 | 25 |
| STL | 18 | 21 |
