MEMPHIS – Lee shot 54 percent and knocked down 10 three pointers to help it earn a 72-56 win over the Christian Brothers University men's basketball team, on Thursday night, at Canale Arena.
TIP OFF:
Score: LEE 72 (10-2, 9-2 GSC) | CBU 56 (2-12, 2-9 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- After the game was tied at five, two minutes in, Lee outscored the Bucs 12-6 to take a 17-11 lead with 9:49 left in the half.
- The Flames then scored 17 of the next 20 points to take a 34-14 lead with 3:12 left in the half.
- A three pointer by Nmeso Nnebedum helped the Bucs cut the deficit to 34-20 going into halftime.
- After trailing by as many as 22 points, the Bucs fought back to cut the lead to 60-51 with 6:37 left.
- Lee responded by using a 12-5 run to help finish the game.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- Lee finished 54 percent from the floor 25-46, including 10-25 from the three point line.
- The Flames shot 14-21 in the second half.
- CBU finished 41 percent (22-54).
- The Bucs were just 4-7 from the free throw stripe, while Lee was 12-15.
- CBU scored 22 points off 17 turnovers.
- Daniel Loos led the Bucs with 14 points, while Nick Deifel added 13.
UP NEXT:
CBU is scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Jan. 7 when they host Shorter. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 PM.