Box Score Lincoln University, PA – The Lions rallied from a ten-point deficit with under three minutes remaining to force overtime, then defeated Wilmington University, 81-79.
 
After shooting 37% from the field in the first half, the Lions regrouped for a 48% field goal percentage in the second half. Derrick Washington (Washington, DC/Coolidge SHS) brought the Lions back with 13 second half points on 4-7 shot attempts from the field.
 
The Lions also attacked the Wildcats defense getting to the free-throw line 15 times. Lincoln made 12 second half free-throws led by George Jackson (Baltimore, MD/Digital Harbor HS)'s five made and Derrick Washington (Washington, DC/Coolidge SHS)'s three made.
 
Trailing 63-53 with 2:58 left in the game, the Lions roared back and sparked a 16-6 run to tie the game and push overtime. Washington made several key baskets while Justin Jackson (Baltimore, MD/Digital Harbor HS) gave the Lions a 67-66 lead with 11 seconds left.
 
George Jackson (Baltimore, MD/Digital Harbor HS) picked up the defensive intensity forcing back-to-back Wilmington turnovers with nine seconds left in the game. But a miracle shot from half court by Wilmington's Rashaun Rasheed sent the game into overtime at 69-69.
 
In overtime, Lincoln held Wilmington to 25% shooting on 2-8 attempts from the field. Justin Jackson (Baltimore, MD/Digital Harbor HS) nailed a three-pointer from the corner extending the Lions lead to 79-75 with 31 seconds left. Then, Derrick Washington (Washington, DC/Coolidge SHS) made some crucial free-throws to seal the Lincoln victory over Wilmington 81-79.
 
Three Lions reached double-figure scoring led by Derrick 19 points and three assists, while George Jackson (Baltimore, MD/Digital Harbor HS) and Justin Jackson (Baltimore, MD/Digital Harbor HS) both added 14 points. Chris Kinney (Washington, DC/Theodore Roosevelt SHS) recorded 13 rebounds and added nine points. James Stewart (Washington, DC/Charles Herbert Flowers HS) scored a season-high nine points and Tony Efese (Spring Valley, NY/St. Joseph Regional HS) had nine points.
 
The Lincoln University jumps to 3-1 after their come from behind win over Wilmington. The Lions will host Mansfield University on Tuesday, November 26 at 7 p.m. in Manuel Rivero Hall.