Franklin, Ind. - The Franklin College men's basketball team cut a 15-point second-half deficit to two points, but the late rally fell short in a 71-60 loss to Centre College on Thursday inside the Spurlock Center.

The Grizzlies (0-3) used a 12-4 run to get within 59-57 with 3:57 left. The hosts connected on three three-point field goals, including a pair by senior Trae Washington (Bloomington, Ind./Bloomington South) during the run.

However, Centre (1-1) closed the game on a 12-3 run to secure the victory.

Franklin trailed Centre 41-30 at the half behind 57.7 percent shooting by the Colonels.

Junior Aaron Mann (Indianapolis, Ind./Howe) scored a team-high 21 points, marking his third consecutive 20-point performance to open the 2015-16 campaign. Washington added 14 points and six assists. Junior Robbie Prather (Franklin, Ind./Roncalli) chipped in 12 points for the Grizzlies.

Centre got 33 points and 11 rebounds from Preseason All-American Blake Scinta. The Colonels received votes in the D3hoops.com preseason poll.

Centre outscored Franklin 21-8 at the free throw line.

Franklin returns to action on Monday, November 23, at 7 p.m. against Webber International to begin a two-game Florida trip.