Bronx, N.Y. – Despite 20 points from guard Kunal Bagga, the Lehman College men's basketball team lost for the first time this season a CUNYAC encounter as it was defeated by visiting John Jay College, 82-69, at The APEX Main Gym on Saturday.  The Lightning go to a 10-6 overall record and 4-1 in CUNYAC action, while the Bloodhounds improved to an 11-5 mark and 4-1 in conference play.

After Lehman took a 14-12 lead midway through the first half, John Jay came back with a 30 to 15 run to take a 13-point advantage (42-29) into the intermission.  The Bloodhounds held off any possible comeback by the Lightning in the second stanza for the victory.

Forward Kai Parris was the only other Lightning player in double-figures as he notched 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for another 'double-double.'

Lehman is back in action next Wednesday (January 22nd) when it travels to face Hunter College, in a CUNYAC match-up, at 7 pm ET.