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The Lions hosted the Dutchess Falcons in the final regular game of the season. The Falcons entered this game having lost two of their last three games and looked to bounce back and get into a groove before entering playoffs. The Lions entered having won two of their last three and looked to get their second win of the season against the Falcons having defeated them in their first meeting 83-67. The Falcons came out with an aggressive energy that saw them attack the basket and get out in transition off of turnovers and rebounds. The Lions kept it within striking range with big time baskets that prevented the Falcons from blowing the game open. However, the Lions were down at halftime by a score of 32-27. The second half saw the Falcons continue with relentless energy coupled with their players length cut off Lions passing lanes and contest every shot the Lions put up. The Falcons added to their lead and were up by as much as nine points. However the Lions would lock in defensively and chip away offensively eventually going on a run and willing themselves back to equal the score. The Lions would would eventually find themselves up two in the closing seconds of the game and the Lions would complete the late comeback to win by a score of 69-67. Key performances for the Lions came from Shabue Mosely who recorded 20 points and 5 rebounds. Keyshawn Kennedy who recorded 11 points and 8 rebounds. Lastly, Ahunna Okoko recorded 10 points and 5 rebounds.