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Big games from Fletcher and Simmons not enough in Fayetteville State's 71-69 loss to Claflin

ORANGEBURG, SC –Tairell Fletcher collected 21 points and Caleb Simmons added 20, but the Fayetteville State men's basketball team fell to the Claflin Panthers 71-69 on the road Wednesday.

Fletcher and Simmons' stellar scoring performances led the Broncos (15-12, 10-7) in the contest. Fletcher tacked on three assists and Simmons added 11 rebounds. Khalil Ridges also helped out with nine points.