Columbia, S.C. - In an exhilarating game of men's basketball, the team narrowly defeated Allen University, 51-50.

Ta'jae Jenkins led the team with a solid 12 points, making 4 of 10 field goals and contributing 5 rebounds and 4 assists. James Nipper also played a key role, scoring 10 points from 4 of 9 shooting, adding 4 rebounds and 5 assists.

Jamal Cannady Jr. chipped in with 9 points, hitting 4 of 11 shots and pulling down 5 rebounds. Paul Tako contributed 5 points and 2 rebounds, while King Ijeoma grabbed 9 rebounds and added 2 points.

The bench also made significant contributions. Chandler Collins-Johnson provided a perfect shooting performance, scoring 4 points in just 4 minutes. Jemez Herd Jr. added 3 points, while Chance Jamison and Donovan Leak provided key minutes and some timely plays.

With the game tied in the final seconds, the team's defense stood tall, forcing a missed shot from the opponent. In the end, the team's resilience paid off, and they edged out their rivals by 1 point, 51-50, securing a thrilling victory.

Livingstone will travel to Johnson C. Smith this weekend to compete in the JCSU Tip-Off Classic. They are set to face Carolina Christian on Friday, November 22, at 5:30 p.m.