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"title": "Clark Atlanta knocks off Edward Waters to take top spot in SIAC East"
"description": "The Clark Atlanta men’s basketball team earned its 11th victory of the season with a 63-61 road win over Edward Waters on Monday. The Panthers improved to 11-6 overall and 8-2 in SIAC play, led by Shemani Fuller, who scored a team-high 16 points. Dez’Mond Perkins paced the Panthers with eight points in the first […]"
"date": "2025-01-21"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2025/01/21/clark-atlanta-knocks-off-edward-waters-to-take-top-spot-in-siac-east/"
"categories":
  - "Basketball"
  - "News"
---

# Clark Atlanta knocks off Edward Waters to take top spot in SIAC East

The Clark Atlanta men’s basketball team earned its 11th victory of the season with a [63-61 road win](https://clarkatlantasports.com/news/2025/1/20/mens-basketball-panthers-cruise-past-edward-waters-63-61-in-conference-road-victory.aspx) over Edward Waters on Monday. The Panthers improved to 11-6 overall and 8-2 in SIAC play, led by Shemani Fuller, who scored a team-high 16 points. Dez’Mond Perkins paced the Panthers with eight points in the first half, but Clark Atlanta trailed 35-27 at the break. A poor shooting performance in the first half proved costly, as the Panthers shot just 39% compared to 51% in the second half. Edward Waters’ lead ballooned to 10 points at the 18:30 mark of the second half, sparking a Panthers comeback. The teams traded baskets evenly until they were tied at 51 just before the under-eight media timeout. Edward Waters then hit a pair of free throws, but Fuller responded with a 3-pointer to give Clark Atlanta its first lead of the night, 54-53, with just under seven minutes remaining. Fuller and Jalen Williams combined for nine points down the stretch to help complete the comeback and secure the 63-61 victory. Clark Atlanta’s bench played a key role, outscoring Edward Waters’ reserves 18-7. The Panthers also dominated the paint, outscoring the Tigers 38-34 and controlling the boards with 20 second-chance points compared to just four for Edward Waters. Fuller led the Panthers with 16 points, followed by Jalen Williams with 13, Dez’Mond Perkins with 12, and a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double from Martez Jones. **Courtesy:** Clark Atlanta