Lancaster picked up its first Chick-fil-A Classic victory on Saturday with a ?-? Win over Imani Christian (Pa.) in the seventh-place game of the American Bracket.
The Bruins, making their second tournament appearance, were 0-5 all-time before the win over the Saints.
Malik Tinsley led four Lancaster players in double figures with 14 points. Zach Graham and RJ Brown each added 12 points and Jacarey Ballard had 10.
The Bruins played without star Jordan Watford for the second straight game. Watford suffered an ankle injury in the opening game of the tournament and is expected to be back soon.
The game featured 18 lead changes and was close heading into the fourth quarter with the Bruins ahead, 45-44. Lancaster went on an 11-1 run to begin the fourth and outscored the Saints, 20-7, in the final eight minutes for the win.
Nate Brazil led the Saints with 15 points. Imani Christian finished 0-3 in its first tourney appearance.
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