Kingsport, TN: The Bryan College Men's Basketball Team played in the opening round of the AAC Tournament on Thursday. The Lions came into the game as the 6th seed, hungry for revenge against a 3rd seeded CIU squad that had gotten the upperhand in the last four matchups. One of those aforementioned matchups included last year's AAC Conference Tournament Final, with the Rams coming out on top 63-58. CIU continued to have the Lions number coming out on top 72-68. 

Normally, it would be time to recap the game action at this point in the recap. Instead of that, let's not end the season on a sour note, but celebrate the hard work these coaches and young men put into the season. The last season recap will take a look back at the full picture of the Bryan Lions season one last time. 

Notable Wins  
Vs. Johnson 11/8/23; Final Score 78-72; Why it was notable: This game was the conference home opener, setting the tone for the rest of the year in Summers'
Vs. Montreat 12/6/23; Final Score 86-54; Why it was notable: Ended a three game Lions skid, and re established home court advantage in blowout fashion
Vs. Bluefield 1/4/24; Final Score 73-57; Why it was notable: first win after Christmas break, ended another losing skid, showed the team could win with just about anyone on the roster playing
@Tennessee Wesleyan 1/29/24; Final Score 66-50; Why it was notable: Rival night win, cooled down a hot Bulldog squad, capped off a much needed three game win streak
Vs. Reinhardt 2/14/24; Final Score; Why it was notable: The last win of the year for the Lions, not to mention the margin of victory. Ian Johnson scored his 1000th point on this night to cap it off. 

Notable Performances: 
Caleb Grimes' 26 Point, 5 Ast Opening Night Game vs the Cumberland University Phoenix 
Dalen Gales' 29 Point, 4 Three Pointer Game vs Rival Tennessee Wesleyan