Jaden Clayton delivered an impressive performance with 18 points, while Kellen Tynes sank two critical free throws with just 21 seconds remaining to secure a narrow 69-67 victory for Maine over Brown on Sunday.

Clayton exhibited remarkable accuracy, hitting 7 of his 8 field goal attempts for the Black Bears, now holding a 2-1 record this season. AJ Lopez contributed significantly as well, registering 16 points on 6 of 13 shooting from the field, though he struggled from beyond the arc, going 0 for 5 on three-point attempts. Notably, Lopez was perfect from the free-throw line, making all 4 of his attempts. Kellen Tynes rounded out the scoring with 12 points, converting 4 of 11 shots from the field and also going 4 for 4 at the free-throw line.

On the other side, Kino Lilly Jr. was the standout for the Bears, scoring 18 points along with five assists. Teammates Landon Lewis and Aaron Cooley contributed 15 and 13 points, respectively, but their efforts were ultimately not enough to secure a win.

This exciting matchup showcased both teams’ talents and competitive spirits, with Maine managing to come out on top in a tightly contested game.