Men's Basketball Drops Conference Rival Match Against Lehman College
(written by James Daniel Padilla, SID) 

The Cougars' men's basketball team played in their eighth conference matchup of the season against Lehman College on Saturday afternoon at 7:30pm. The Cougars dropped the match by a score of 68-93 making them 2-6 in conference play so far this season.

Cougars had three players in double figures. Junior Guard Justin Sutton (Brooklyn, N.Y.) led the team in scoring with 21 points shooting 8-13 on the field including 3 three pointers while also contributing with 5 assist and 4 rebounds in 35 minutes of play. Sophomore Guard Joancarlo Bonilla (Woodside, N.Y.) scored 15 points going 6-7 on the free throw line while also contributing 5 rebounds in 27 minutes of play. Freshman Small Forward Basheeru Camara (Bronx, NY) scored 14 points going 2-3 on the three point line and 6-13 overall on the field while also contributing 6 rebounds in 33 minutes of play. 

For the Lightning, Tevon Bennett led his team in scoring with 18 points.

Cougars continue their week by traveling away to go against non-conference rival University of Valley Forge on Friday, January 19th at 8:00pm

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