Nelson University 75, Central Christian Tigers 69
The Central Christian Tigers fought hard but fell short against the Nelson University Lions, 75-69, in a back-and-forth battle at the Jerry E Alexander Arena.

Key Performances:

• Jevarrick Butler: 28 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals
• Malachi Farr: 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
• Omari Maulana: 8 points, 3 assists

Game Summary:

• The Tigers started strong, jumping out to an early 14-5 lead. However, a 5-minute scoreless drought late in the first half allowed the Lions to chip away at the lead and take a 32-29 advantage into halftime.
• Central Christian came out with energy in the second half, briefly reclaiming the lead at 38-37, but Nelson responded with a 21-4 run, putting the Tigers down by 15 points midway through the second half.
• Despite the deficit, the Tigers didn't back down and managed to cut the lead to just 6 points late in the game with a chance to narrow the margin further. However, they were unable to capitalize on the possession, and the SAC-leading Lions held on to secure a 75-69 victory.
• Jevarrick Butler led the Tigers with an outstanding 28 points and 11 rebounds, while Malachi Farr contributed 16 points. Despite their efforts, the Tigers couldn't overcome the scoring run by the Lions in the second half.
• With the loss, the Tigers' record moves to 13-10 on the season. The Tigers will host University of North Texas-Dallas on Saturday at 3:45 PM, and the game will be available to watch on the SAC Sports Network.