Bronx, NY –
Isaiah Geathers netted a career high 31 points to lead the Lightning (13-9) to an 87-75 non-conference victory over the College of Staten Island (8-14).
Gian Batista recorded a double double, his fourth of the season with 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Will Feldman came off the bench to score 15 points on 5-5 shooting from the field and 4-4 from behind the arc. Basheru Camera added 14 points.
Lehman used a 14-0 run over a five minute span in the second half to turn a three point deficit into an 11 point lead (68-57) with 8:41 to play. During the run, Feldman led the way with eight points while Geathers chipped in six.
Lehman got revenge for an early season loss (69-66) to the Dolphins in Staten Island. The Lightning shot an impressive 30-47 (.648) from the field and 10-15 (.667) from behind the arc while out-rebounding the Dolphins 42-31.
The Lightning return to action on Monday night as they travel to Manhattan to face Hunter College. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM. Lehman and Hunter are tied for second place in the CUNAYC standings with three conference games remaining for each team.