The Centenary University men's basketball team came up just short on Wednesday night, dropping a nailbiter to St. Joseph's Long Island in a tightly contested matchup that came down to the final moments.
The Cyclones battled from start to finish and had opportunities to seal the win late, but a combination of missed free throws and a controversial foul call in the closing seconds swung the advantage to the Golden Eagles. St. Joseph's capitalized at the line to escape with the narrow victory.
Centenary was led by
Jasir Lane, who delivered a strong all-around performance with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Lane set the tone with his physical play in the paint and relentless effort on both ends of the floor, keeping the Cyclones within striking distance throughout the game.
The contest featured multiple lead changes and stretches of high intensity, as neither team was able to create significant separation. Centenary's defensive effort and toughness kept the pressure on St. Joseph's, while timely buckets down the stretch gave the Cyclones a chance to close it out. Centenary will look to build off the performance as they regroup and prepare for their next challenge, aiming to turn close losses into wins as the season continues.
