Lehman (12-5, 7-1 CUNY) jumped out to an early lead, opening a 40-20 lead late in the first half, before a 19-9 run by City Tech left the Lightning with a 10-point halftime lead.
City Tech (10-5, 7-1 CUNY) saw their hopes come to an end, as a shot at the buzzer by Nkosi Hamilton came up short to give Lehman the final margin.
City Tech was paced Kareem Hanley who finished with 18 points, and Clyde Forteau finished with 16 points.