The loss drops the Bearcats to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in CUNYAC, while Lehman improve to the same exact record.
Lehman led most of the way for the home victory, and benefited from 47 percent (16-34) free throw shooting from the Bearcats (3-3, 1-1 CUNYAC).
The Lightning led at halftime, 30-20, and were able to answer the Baruch rallies during the second half.
Senior Carl Emengo (Brooklyn, N.Y./Canarsie) led the visiting Bearcats with 26 points (11-14 FT), while sophomore Felix Benito (Bronx, N.Y./Manhattan Center) had his finest game in a Baruch uniform with 15 points (7-10 FG).
Nick Watson (Bronx, N.Y./Cardinal Spellman) was the top scorer for Lehman with 18 points.
The Bearcats will return to action on Saturday in the ARC Arena with a non-conference home game against St. Mary's of Maryland. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
Please note that all 2006-07 Baruch home basketball games will now feature live game stats on the athletic website.