LINCOLN, PA - The Claflin Panthers (5-5, 2-1 CIAA) saw their three-game streak ended, Monday when the team took a 64-50 road loss to the Lincoln (Pa.) Lions (4-4, 1-0 CIAA), Saturday afternoon. The usually potent Panther offense ran into some struggles in their first Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) loss of the season.
 
As a team, the Panthers had a hard time finding their offensive groove in the tough loss. The Panthers totaled just 50 points in the game and shot just 29.1% (16-of-55) from the floor. The Panthers had some quality defensive play with 10 steals and two blocks in the game. Claflin senior forward Zion Obanla continued to shine in his return to the court with a double-double 18 points and 11 rebounds in the game. Fellow senior guard Jailan Williams added 11 points and a rebound.
 
With the loss, the Panthers fall to 5-5 overall and 2-1 in CIAA play. The team will remain on the road for their next competition as they will head to the U.S. Virgin Islands to take part in the YES Virgin Islands Basketball Classic. The team will open the tournament against the University of Fort Lauderdale Eagles.
 
For more information on Panthers basketball, contact the Claflin University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (803) 535-5548 or log on to www.athletics.claflin.edu.