ORANGEBURG, SC - The Claflin Panthers (11-8, 5-4 CIAA) gave it their all, but their efforts fell short in a dramatic 67-66 loss to the Fayetteville State Broncos (13-6, 6-3 CIAA), Saturday afternoon. After senior guard Jailen Williams hit a lay-up with just four seconds to play, the Panthers allowed a Bronco three-pointer at the buzzer to take the dramatic loss.
 
The loss came despite a great overall game for the Panthers. The team held the lead through most of the game. As a team, the Panthers played a great game, shooting 50.0% (28-of-56) from the floor while holding Fayetteville State to shooting just 40.4% (21-of-52). Claflin was led by senior forward Zion Obanla who scored a game-high 20 points for the Panthers. Junior center David Onyekonwu led the Panthers' rebounding efforts with seven in the game.
 
With the loss, the Panthers fall to 11-8 overall and 5-4 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play. The team also falls to 2-1 in CIAA Southern Division play.
 
The Panthers will return to action, Wednesday, when the team heads to nearby Columbia, South Carolina to take on the rival Benedict Tigers.
 
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.