Justin Payne, a former North Oconee High School standout, and his current collegiate team, the Young Harris Mountain Lions, were defeated 84-78 by the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears in the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament on Sunday, March 15.
Their matchup was held at Abney Athletic Center at 7:30 p.m., marking the teams’ first meeting in the tournament.
Justin Payne — Guard — Sophomore — 5′11″ — 165 — Hometown: Athens
