Box Score AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Benedict College men's basketball team took an 83-69 victory over Paine College in an exhibition game on Saturday.
 
Benedict had a 36-35 lead at the half, but outscored Paine 47-34 in the second half.
 
Dayvon Gates scored 31 points for the Tigers, including going 17-of-18 from the free-throw line. Lucca Reinehr added 12 points.
 
The Tigers will open the regular season on Monday, Nov. 9, hosting Paine in a rematch of Saturday's exhibition contest.