JACKSONVILLE, F.L. --- For the second time this week, Allen men's basketball faced-off against Edward Waters, yet unlike in their first meeting, the Yellow Jackets fell short to the Tigers Saturday, 74-68. 

Following six lead changes through the first 10 minutes of action, Allen was able to go in-front 24-21 with 9:45 left in the first half on an Austin James three-pointer. After halftime, where Edward Waters led 39-32, the Yellow Jackets continued to cut into the deficit they faced. With four minutes remaining, Tyriq McAdoo connected on a bucket to bring Allen back within three points, 65-62. However, on their next four possessions, Allen would be held scoreless, meanwhile, Edward Waters scored on three of their possessions in that same span to build back their lead. In total, Saturday's clash saw 10 lead changes and four ties between the two AME rivals. 

For the eighth time this season, McAdoo finished in double-figures as he was Allen's leading scorer against the Tigers with 13 points. James added 12 points off-the-bench and Malik Lacewell rounded out the trio of Yellow Jackets who scored double-digits with 11 points while making all four of his shot attempts. 

Allen travels to the Peach State Monday, Feb. 5 to take on Savannah State with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.