The Johnson C. Smith University men’s basketball team let one slip away Monday, losing 85-84 to Virginia Union University.

The Golden Bulls are now 7-7 on the season and 2-2 in the CIAA, while Virginia Union improves to 9-10 overall and 3-3 in the conference.

After grabbing a 37-28 lead in the first half, JCSU, playing on the road, saw Virginia Union go on a 11-2 scoring burst and went in at the half tied 39-39.

After a seesaw battle in the second half, it all came down to one possession. With the game tied 82-82 with 52 seconds left in regulation, Virginia Union’s Calvin Brown hit a three pointer to give his team an 85-82 lead. But JCSU junior center Delonta Boyd converted a field goal in the paint to cut the deficit to one (85-84).

JCSU quickly fouled and sent Brown to the free-throw line with five seconds remaining. Brown missed the foul shot and the Golden Bulls had one last shot attempt, but JCSU junior guard Phillip Wood was off target with a jumper as time expired.

The Golden Bulls shot 53.6 percent from the floor and had 15 turnovers.

Junior guard Trevin Parks led his team with a game-high 28 points with three assists. Boyd produced a double-double -- 17 points and 11 rebounds. Wood and sophomore forward Robert Williams each scored double figures with 14 and 12 points, respectively. Sophomore forward Antwan Wilkerson (Greensboro, NC) ended the night with 11 points, six boards and three blocks off the bench.

Damion Harris had a team-high 19 points and nine rebounds for the Panthers. Brown pitched in 18 points and three steals for VUU.

Johnson C. Smith moves on to face No. 12 Bowie State University Thursday, Jan. 19, in Bowie, Md. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m.
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Editor's Note: This story was written using the work of JCSU Director of Sports Information Lamont Hinson.

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