Clark Atlanta was the No. 1 seed within the SIAC East heading into at present’s matchup versus Savannah State, however for almost all of the sport it felt like a swift exit was an actual chance. The Panthers appeared like a group that hadn’t performed in ten days in the course of the first half earlier than getting it collectively late for a 54-53 win.
Savannah State, who’s the host faculty for the SIAC Match, ran out to a 34-21 halftime lead, staying a step forward of the Panthers for the primary 20 minutes. SSU shot a blistering 70 p.c from the three level line within the first half to gas the surge. The standard stingy Clark Atlanta protection was gathering its sea legs because the host Tigers bombed away early.
However within the second half the No. 1 seed confirmed up in pressure. SIAC participant of the yr Chris Martin poured in 28 factors to gas the comeback however he wasn’t accessible to shut the sport out. Martin fouled out with 4:36 remaining with SSU main 51-50.
The Tigers went forward 53-52 with 2:54 remaining with a pair of free throws from Ajay Plain. From that time on CAU missed three soar photographs and turned the ball over as soon as till the possession of the sport.
Popping out of a timeout Andrew Stewart hit a brief floating soar shot with six seconds remaining to retake the lead at 54-53. Stewart completed with 9 factors, no different CAU participant moreover Martin scored in double figures. Qua King missed what may have been the sport winner, on an excellent look, as time expired for Savannah State. Clark Atlanta will face the winner of Friday’s Tuskegee versus Benedict sport in Saturday’s semifinal.
