Charlotte, NC- Livingstone fell 84–66 to Johnson C. Smith in a contest where the Golden Bulls used a strong second‑half surge to pull away. The Blue Bears stayed competitive early, tying the game once in the first half and knocking down four first‑half three‑pointers, but the Golden Bulls efficient scoring after halftime proved to be the difference.

The Blue Bears kept the game close early, tying the score once in the first half and knocking down four threes before halftime. However, the Golden Bulls pulled away behind a strong second‑half surge, shooting 63% from the field after the break.

Erick Coffey led the Blue Bears with 21 points on an efficient 9‑of‑14 shooting night, providing steady scoring throughout the game. Kenneth Tyree Jr. added 15 points and 5 assists.

Johnson C. Smith was powered by a huge night from Trey Pettigrew, who scored 27 points, and Jamauri Bryant, who added 19 points and 6 rebounds. Johnson C. Smith efficiency at the line (21-of-30) and ability to convert turnovers proved to be the difference as they held control in the second half.

Livingstone will be back at home on Saturday, February 7, hosting Johnson C. Smith in a CIAA doubleheader. The men tip off at 4 PM, preceded by the women at 2 PM