The Lane College men's basketball team opened their season on Friday night in the SIAC/GSC Challenge, this year hosted by Tuskegee University.
It took overtime, but the Dragons put away Shorter University by a score of 80-74.
Kelvin Allen led the way for Lane with 22 points and was especially great from the free throw line going 9-for-10.
Newcomer Julian Eziukwu added 13 points and Maximillion Bell chipped in 12 points.
The Dragons dominated the Eagles in second chance points, outscoring the Gulf South Conference foe 18-6. Lane's transition offense also dealt Shorter fits as Andre Turner's squad outscored their opponent 16-4 in fast break points.
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