Terre Haute, Ind. - Senior Trae Washington (Bloomington, Ind./Bloomington South) rimmed out a potential game-winning three-point field goal attempt as the Franklin College men's basketball team lost an 82-80 road contest at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference action on Wednesday.

The Grizzlies used an 18-6 run midway through the second half to take a 72-71 lead. Franklin trailed 65-54 at the 11:13 mark.

A three pointer by junior Brett McCory (Vallonia, Ind./Brownstown Central) cut the deficit to four points, 69-65, with 7:57 remaining. A layup by Washington brought the visitors within 71-70 with 6:57 left. Franklin took its first lead of the second half on a pair of free throws by Washington at the 4:45 mark.

Later, two free throws by Charlie Aimone put Rose-Hulman ahead 77-74 with 2:05 left. A three-point play by Washington squared the contest, 75-75, at the 1:40 mark. Rose-Hulman regained the lead on the following possession on a layup by Matt Loesing.

A three pointer by junior Trey Boles (Carrollton, Ky./Carroll County) put Franklin ahead 80-79 with 21 seconds left. However, Aimone connected on a three pointer with five seconds left to give the hosts the eventual 82-80 lead.

Junior Aaron Mann (Indianapolis, Ind./Howe) scored a career-high 31 points to lead the offensive attack. Washington contributed in 26 points. McCory added seven points and seven rebounds.

Franklin trailed 45-37 at the break and made 18 of 21 free throw attempts during the second-half rally.

Franklin returns to action on Saturday, December 12, at 3 p.m. when it travels to Earlham College.