Kearse scored 21 points in the first half to give the LIons (7-4 overall) a 54-43 lead. Junior guard Kyle Myrick added 23 points in the win for Lehman.
Lehman (7-5 overall) was led by the strong play of junior center Sekani Francis. Francis scored a team high 29 points, while adding 15 rebounds for the Lightning. Junior guard Willy Vargas chipped in with 17 points in a losing effort for the Lehman.
Up next for Lehman is a CUNY conference match-up with rival Baruch College, Saturday at the APEX arena.