Bronx, N.Y. – Forward Kai Parris notched 17 points to lead the Lehman College men's basketball team to a 76-66 victory against visiting CCNY, in a CUNYAC encounter, at The APEX Main Gym, on Tuesday evening.  The Lightning go to a 13-6 overall ledger and 7-1 in CUNYCAC action, while the Beavers dropped to a 7-7 mark and 3-5 in conference play.

After Lehman led by 17 points at the intermission, CCNY went on a 38 to 24 run cut the hosts advantage to just three points (67-64) with 4:11 remaining in the game.  However, the Lightning closed out the game with a 9 to 2 run to hold on for the victory.

Guard Kunal Bagga had 15 points for Lehman, while teammate Kahleem Jennings recorded 12 points.  Forwards Lasana Camara and Brandon Marks added 10 points each.

The Lightning are back in action on Friday (January 31st) when they visit Brooklyn College in a CUNYAC match-up at 5 pm ET.