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Detroit Mercy's Antoine Davis sets new NCAA record in loss to Bryant

Detroit Mercy Titans guard Antoine Davis (0) dribbles against Oakland Golden Grizzlies during the first half at Oakland University in Auburn Hills, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019.

Add another scoring record to the ledger for Detroit Mercy star Antoine Davis.

The senior had 29 points to led all scorers in the Titans' 98-88 loss to Bryant in the Paradise Invitational in Boca Raton, Florida, on Monday. It was Davis' 117th consecutive game scoring in double figures, breaking the NCAA mark set by Campbell's Chris Clemons (2015-19) and LaSalle's Lionel Simmons (1987-90).

Davis was 10-for-18 from the field and 6-for-9 from the 3-point line. Jayden Stone added 24 points on 7-for-11 shooting.

But the Titans (2-3), who shot 52.6% from the field, allowed Bryant to make 51.6% of their shots, and lost the rebounding battle, 39-26.

UDM trailed at halftime, 56-55, but a 12-4 spurt to opened the second half put the Titans in a 70-59 hole. But the Titans fought back, tying the game on Damezi Anderson's layup with 4:59 remaining. Bryant closed the game on a 14-4 run.

Doug Edert led Bryant (4-1) with 23 points.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Mercy's Antoine Davis sets new NCAA record in loss to Bryant