Bronx, NY: The Centenary Cyclones (NJ) could not keep up with Lehman College, falling 84-66 in a match-up where offensive efficiency and depth proved decisive for the Lightning.
Inside the Box Score
Centenary kept the game competitive in the opening period, shooting 40% from the field and making four three-pointers.
Michael Salvatore set the tone early, scoring 13 points. Despite their efforts, Lehman's balanced attack gave the Lightning a slight edge heading into halftime. Lehman College pulled away in the second half, capitalizing on Centenary's shooting struggles and turnovers. The Cyclones found their range from beyond the arc, hitting 5-of-12 three-pointers (41.7%) compared to 4-of-15 (26.7%) in the first half. This improvement helped keep them competitive for stretches of the game. The Cyclones' bench continued to deliver, adding valuable scoring depth.
Naire Preston led the charge with 14 points, including key three-pointers to spark the offense.
Game Standouts
- Michael Salvatore led Centenary with an efficient 13 points, complemented by three rebounds and a steal.
- Naire Preston provided a spark off the bench with 14 points, hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range.
- Bench contributions were notable, accounting for 35 of Centenary's points.
