Fairfield, Calif. - Sophomore Sterlen Thomas scored 18 points to lead the Falcons, but the Solano men's basketball team fell 78-68 to Merritt on Wednesday evening.

Freshman Jordan Adams added 14 points, while sophomore Courtland McLean and freshman Aaron Kelly both tallied 12 each. Kelly added a team-high seven boards.

Solano (2-13, 0-4) heads to Marin on Friday, Jan. 11 to continue BVC play at 6 p.m.