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Chase Cullen and Rantavious Gilbert recorded double-doubles in Lee University's 78-66 loss to Gulf South Conference (GSC) front-runner Alabama Huntsville Thursday evening. The Flames (6-15, 4-12 GSC) remained three games out of the final tournament slot with West Alabama's loss at Christian Brothers.

Lee will look to get back on the winning track on Saturday when the University of North Alabama visits Paul Dana Walker Arena. The GSC matchup is scheduled for a 4 p.m. tip.

Cullen tallied 15 points and 12 rebounds to go along with two steals, one assist and one blocked shot. Gilbert contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Levi Woods made 4-of-7 3-point attempts on his way to a game-high 16 points. Stephan Burrows threw in 10 more to give Lee four players in double-figure scoring. Burrows also pulled down seven boards and recorded two assists.

Cam Boyd sparked the Lee comeback attempt with three 3-pointers, two rebounds and an assist with 13 minutes of playing time.

The Chargers (16-5, 13-3) jumped out to a 21-point halftime lead and led by as much as 25 with 17 minutes remaining in the second half. Lee fought back and cut the deficit to seven with five minutes left on the clock, but was unable to get any closer.

UAH made 18-of-35 (.514) shots from the floor in the first half, while the Flames made just 10-of-41 (.244). The second half saw almost mirror opposites. The Flames shot 50 percent (15-for-30) and the Chargers were 10-of-31 (.323) in the final 20 minutes. Lee finished the game at 35 percent to UAH's 42 percent.

UAH made 15 shots from behind the arc. Tanner Finley led the way with four 3-pointers. Michael Gilmore, Brandon Roberts and Seab Webster connected three times each. Webster finished with a team-high 15 points. Gilmore and Roberts added 13 markers each, while Finley ended with 12.

Webster and Preston Herring tied for the team lead with six rebounds. Greg Gardner was the top assist man with eight.

The Flames won the battle of the boards by a 50-35 margin. Lee grabbed 22 rebounds on the offensive end and turned them into 18 points, while UAH turned eight offensive rebounds into seven second-chance points.