MARIETTA, GA: (November 2, 2024)  - The St. Thomas University Men's basketball team dropped their contest vs the Bryan College Lions, 67-76 on Saturday Morning. The Bobcats and Lions traded baskets early on in the first half, but the Lions began to shoot the ball well, at a 48.5% rate in the first 20 minutes of play. 

The Bobcats found themselves in an uphill battle for the majority of the game, as the Lions featured 3 players with double digit points. 

The Bobcats were down as much as 20 points, but held their composure and slowly gained ground throughout the second half. Towards the end of the second half however, the Lions made shots down the stretch to keep Coach Moss's team at bay. 

The Bobcats got within 8 points of the Lions in the last minute, erasing their 20 point deficit, but ran out of time as the clock hit double zeros. 

Senior Dalon Dean, had an efficient performance, shooting 12-17 from the field and 6-9 from beyond the 3 point line, for a total of 30 points. 

Junior Esteban Lluberes, also contributed with a strong 12 points and 5 assists. 

Lluberes and Dean were the two Bobcats in double digits. 

The Bobcats return to action on Thursday, November 7, for their first home game of the season at the Fernandez Family Center as they host Florida National University. 

Tip off is set for 7PM.