The Bryan College men's basketball team overcame a slow start to secure a commanding 85-72 road victory over Columbia International University on January 25, 2025. The Lions improved their Appalachian Athletic Conference record, showcasing resilience and depth.

Key Performances:

• Dalen Gales led all scorers with 20 points, hitting 11 of 13 free throws and adding 5 rebounds.
• Josh Baugher recorded a double-double with 19 points and a team-high 8 rebounds while dishing out 5 assists.
• Regale Moore provided a spark off the bench, contributing 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, including a perfect 4-for-4 from the line.
• Ian Johnson chipped in 10 points, hitting key shots in the second half.

Game Highlights:

• After trailing 34-26 at halftime, the Lions turned up the intensity, outscoring CIU 59-38 in the second half.
• Bryan shot 57.1% from the field in the second half, a sharp improvement from their first-half 32.4% shooting.
• The Lions dominated inside, scoring 38 points in the paint compared to CIU's 30, and capitalized on fast breaks with 22 points to CIU's 4.

Team Stats:

• Bryan shot 43.5% from the field, including 35.3% from three-point range, and 75.8% from the free-throw line.
• The Lions forced 18 CIU turnovers, converting them into 20 points.
• Bryan out-rebounded CIU 41-40 and held a 20-8 advantage in points off turnovers.

Next Game:
The Lions return to action on Wednesday vs. Bluefield University at 7:30 PM. It will be Coach Don Rekoske's Retirement celebration night.