Charlotte, N.C. – Johnson C. Smith University defeated Claflin University, 63-58, in a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Southern Division basketball contest, Wednesday night in Brayboy Gym.
Johnson C. Smith, now 10-5 overall, 4-3 in the CIAA and 2-1 in the division, was led by
Cayse Minor with 22 points.
With the loss dropped the Panthers to 9-8 overall, 5-3 against CIAA teams and 4-1 in the southern division.
Brandon Davis was the only player in double-figures for Claflin with 13 points and five rebounds.
Claflin, outrebounded Johnson C. Smith, 34-32.
Johnson C. Smith shot 40.0-percent (22-for-55) in the game.
The Panthers shot over 50-percent in the first half at 54.2-percent (13-for-24).