FORT VALLEY, G.A. --- Despite shooting 51% for the game, and scoring 46 points in the second-half, Allen men's basketball was unable to overcome Fort Valley State Monday, 80-79. 

Allen jumped out to an early 7-0 lead three minutes into the game on a pair of shots from Talton Jones and a three-pointer from Malik Lacewell. However, Fort Valley State responded in the final eight minutes of the half to erase a 10-point Allen lead and go into halftime leading the Yellow Jackets, 36-33. Allen started the second-half on a strong note, tying the game and taking the lead on two free throws from G'Shan Aldridge with 18:23 to play, up 39-38. The remainder of the game never saw a lead larger than six points. With 52 seconds left, Allen led 78-73, yet FVSU managed to sink three shots in the final minute of action to win the game by one point. 

Lacewell led the way for Allen with a new season-best of 21 points that included six made shots from distance. G'Shan Aldridge and Talton Jones joined Lacewell in double-figures with 19 points and 15 points, respectively. 

The Yellow Jackets return home to John Hurst Adams Gymnasium Saturday, Feb. 17 at 4:00 p.m. for the "Battle of Taylor Street" as Allen hosts rival Benedict. Tickets will be sold at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis for $15. Allen students will be admitted for free, if they present a valid student ID card. The only bags that will be accepted for entrance include small clutches and clear bags. No backpacks or large purses are allowed.