Savannah State's season ends with a close 54-53 loss to Clark Atlanta in the SIAC Basketball Tournament quarterfinals at Tiger Arena, despite leading 34-21 at halftime.

The Big Picture

The loss marks the end of Savannah State's season with a 13-14 record after a strong performance in the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Savannah State had a 10-11 record in conference play during the regular season.
  • Clark Atlanta's Chris Martin led all scorers with 28 points, despite fouling out with 4:36 left in the game.
State of Play
  • The game had five ties and eight lead changes, with Savannah State leading by as much as 13 points at one point.
  • Clark Atlanta advances to the semifinals with a 23-5 record to face the winner of the Tuskegee/Benedict game.
What's Next

Clark Atlanta moves on to play in the semifinals against the winner of the Tuskegee/Benedict game on March 9 at 3 p.m. in Tiger Arena.

Bottom Line

Savannah State's season comes to a disappointing end with a narrow loss, highlighting the team's resilience and competitive spirit throughout the tournament.