Dartmouth, Mass. – The Lehman College men's basketball team finished third at 21^st Annual UMass Dartmouth Lafrance Hospitality Tournament on Saturday afternoon after defeating Clark University, 81-65, in the consolation game held the Tripp Athletic Center.

The Lightning improve to 1-2 record this season, while Cougars drop to 1-3 mark.

Lehman shot 52 percent from the field in the first half and took a nine point lead into the intermission (39-30).  The Lightning pulled away in the second stanza and led by as many as 17 while also shooting 96 percent from free throw line.

Forward Isaiah Geathers led Lehman's offense scoring a career-high 25 points on 10 for 14 from the field, while grabbing seven rebounds.  Guard Jaquan Strong had 17 points, five rebounds and four steals, while guard Fred Truss also had a Lightning career high 15 points.

Lehman continues its road swing on November 26^th, when it travels to La Plume, Pa. to take on Keystone College.