ORANGEBURG, SC - The Claflin Panthers (12-9, 9-3 CIAA) put on a great effort, but the team fell just short in an 81-79 loss to the Shaw Bears (14-7, 6-6 CIAA), Saturday afternoon. The Panthers and Bears played a terrific game before the Panthers came up just short in the tough loss.
 
The loss came despite a great effort by the Panthers. The team shot an impressive 47.4% (27-of-57) from the field in the game, including hitting 12 three-pointers. Claflin junior guar Cristian Sanon added 18 points with five rebounds and a steal. Junior guard Braylon Jackson added 14 points with five rebounds. Claflin sophomore forward Alex Atkinson added a near double-double with eight points and 11 rebounds and a steal.
 
With the loss, the Panthers fall to 12-9 overall and 9-3 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play. The team will host the Benedict Tigers on Tuesday night. 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.