CLEVELAND, Tenn. – The AUM men's basketball team suffered a bad shooting night against Lee on Thursday, falling to the Flames 83-69 at Paul Dana Walker Arena.

AUM (8-9, 5-7 Gulf South) made just 33 percent and was 7-of-22 from outside. Trent Coleman led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Arion Lewis finished with 17. Talib Ferrette was the other Warhawk in double figures, scoring 13 points to go with eight boards.

Conversely, Lee (8-8, 4-8) had one of its best shooting nights of the season, connecting on 54 percent and taking advantage of some holes inside to score 38 points in the paint. The Flames have won four of their last five. 

Lee built a 24-8 lead before Coleman hit a three from the right wing to snap a seven-minute scoreless stretch. A Max Ndiaye three preceded a Darrien Joseph steal and coast-to-coast layup to bring the Warhawks within 24-16.

AUM started the game making just 4-of-22 from the floor, but had a number of hard-luck rim-outs. Lee made five of its last seven, including a trey from the corner before the halftime buzzer to take a 43-28 lead into the locker room. Six of AUM's seven fouls sent Lee to the line where it made 11-of-12.

In the second half, AUM pulled to within in nine points twice but was unable to get any closer. The last instance was with 2:57 remaining following a 10-0 run – the team's best all night.

AUM continues its Tennessee road trip on Saturday afternoon with a contest at Trevecca Nazarene (13-5, 8-4). The game will begin at 4 p.m. in the Trojan Fieldhouse.