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SAU falls to Claflin University in last-minute heartbreaker

Raleigh, NC. – The Saint Augustine's men's basketball team lost its fifth straight CIAA contest to the Claflin University Panthers in a tough last-minute heartbreaker. The Falcons were down several players, including true freshman, Nemo Johnson, but managed to gut out an inspiring performance despite being short-handed. After trailing at the half 30-26, the Falcons jumped out the second half going on a 14-2 run to take its first lead of the game 40-37. SAU extended its lead to 10 (47-37), but the experienced Panthers crawled back and eventually took the lead with just over three minutes remaining. Missed free throws by the Falcons and a late turnover sealed the victory for the Panthers as it took the game 56-51. The loss dropped the Falcons to 5-11 on the season, and 2-6 in conference play.
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LeMoyne-Owen Edges Benedict, 50-47

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