After going scoreless for the first 5 minutes of the game, the Johnson C. Smith women's basketball team couldn't overcome the deficit enroute to a 71-54 loss to Lynn University on the final day of the Lynn Holiday Classic in Boca Raton, Fla.

JCSU was led by Malia Rivers and Blair Thomas who both scored 10 points.  La'Zarea Bowens pulled down nine boards to become the Golden Bulls'leading rebounder

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lynn 71, JCSU 54
Records: Lynn (7-1), JCSU (3-7)
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center | Boca Raton, Fla.
Series History: Lynn trails 2-1 all-time

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE:
Field Goals: JCSU(19-47 | Lynn(23-54)
Rebounds:JCSU 30 | Lynn 30
Turnovers: JCSU 23 | Lynn 17
Pts off Turnovers: JCSU 5 | Lynn25
Bench Pts: JCSU 23 | Lynn 16

NEXT UP:
JCSU will take a break before returning to action on Wednesday, January 2 when they host a non-conference game against the Lady Panthers of Clark Atlanta University of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).  Tip off is set for 6:00 p.m.