Lightning Drop CUNYAC Opener 74-66 to CCNY

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John Brens paced the Lightning (2-3:0-1) with 13 points and four assists.  Andrew Utate added 12 points four assists and three steals while Ed Pasquale chipped in 11 points.

The Lightning out-rebounded the Beavers 42-40 and were able to force 23 turnovers but struggled offensively, as Lehman only made 38% of their field goals (26-68), 20% of their three pointers (3-15) and 58% from the foul line (11-19).

With the game was tied at 23, with six minutes to play in the half, the Beavers went on a 15-5 run to end the half.  Six minutes into the second half the Beavers were able to extend their lead to 15, 49-34.  The Lightning battled back cutting the lead to five on several occasions in the second half but could not get any closer. 

David Solano and Khalil Hammer paced the Beavers with 16 points apiece. 

The Lightning are back in action on Saturday afternoon at John Jay.