ST. AUGUSTINE – Flagler College tied its season–low for 3-point shooting with a 15.4 percent mark in a 73-56 loss to Lander University in a Peach Belt Conference men's basketball game Saturday afternoon at Flagler Gymnasium.

Lander extended its winning streak to four games and raised its record to 9-12 overall and evened its Peach Belt record to 6-6. Flagler dips to 9-12 overall and 3-11 in conference play.

The Bearcats used a 16-4 spurt midway through the second half to build a double-digit lead. JR Washington sank a 3-pointer to give Lander a 17-16 lead with 12:19 to go in the first half to spark the run. Nicklas Jonsson, who scored eight points in the run, closed the 4:33 gap with a 3-pointer with 7:36 to go. Lander held a 30-20 lead at that time and finished the first half with a 42-28 lead.

Rahu Purdie led Lander with a game-high 17 points while TJ Knight and Jonsson each scored 12 points in a reserve role. Washington finished with 10 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and four steals.

The Bearcats shot 53.1 percent from the field (17-32) in the first half.
 
Davis led the Saints with 16 points and seven rebounds. Jeffercy Jean and Vaughn McCall each contributed 10 points. Chris Williams added nine points and he tied his season-high with 15 rebounds. He also blocked three shots.

Flagler hosts division-leading Augusta University on Monday (Feb. 6) at 7:30 p.m. at Flagler Gymnasium.