JACKSON, Tenn. – Although Kentucky State men's basketball shot over 46 percent from the floor, strong play from Lane's bench led to an 81-74 loss for the Thorobreds. 
 
Three Thorobreds scored in the double figures. Aziel Blackwell made five three pointers to lead Kentucky Sate with 23 points. Sean Paige shot over 88% (9-of-11) from the field to score 20 points. At the charity strip Terin Wofford made five of his eight attempts to score 17 points. 
 
Grabbing over 22% of the 45 Kentucky State rebounds, Gregory Melvin led the Thorobreds with 10 rebounds. 
 
Kentucky State led the contest from the field shooting over 46% from the field on 27 makes. 
 
Lane's bench outscored Kentucky State's reserves 25-6 as the Dragons edged the Thorobreds in the paint 36-34. 
 
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Kentucky State will return home and host rival Central State on Saturday, February 14 at 3 p.m. inside of the William Exum Center. 
 
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