The Bryan College men's basketball team picked up a hard-fought 80-67 win over CIU on February 15, 2025, at Summers Gymnasium, using a strong second-half performance to seal the victory on Senior Night. The Lions honored Kheller Die, Ian Johnson, and Josh Baugher for their contributions to the program before the game.

Key Performances:

• Dalen Gales led all scorers with 25 points and 10 rebounds, recording a double-double.
• Ian Johnson, one of the honored seniors, contributed 17 points, knocking down all five of his free throws.
• Trey Morrow had an all-around performance with 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Game Highlights:

• Bryan trailed 41-38 at halftime but responded with a dominant second half, outscoring CIU 40-26.
• The Lions controlled the boards, out-rebounding CIU 38-27.
• Bryan's defense stepped up late, holding CIU to just 31.4% shooting in the second half.
• The Lions were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 89.5% (17-19) of their attempts.
• Seniors Kheller Die and Ian Johnson, helped set the tone in their final home game, playing key roles in the victory.

Next Game:

Bryan (16-9, 14-6 AAC) looks to keep the momentum going as they prepare for a road matchup against Johnson University on February 19.