The Lincoln University women's basketball team plays their fifth straight home game to open the season, hosting Washington Adventist 6 p.m. Monday at Manuel Rivero Gymnasium. 

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SERIES HISTORY

Lincoln has won all five meeting between the two teams, including a 93-54 victory in the last meeting - the largest margin of victory in the series. 

2018-19 - Lincoln 93, Washington Adventist 54 2011-12 - Lincoln 74, Washington Adventist 59

2017-18 - Lincoln 77, Washington Adventist 53 2010-11 - Lincoln 78, Washington Adventist 51

2014-15 - Lincoln 74, Washington Adventist 38

I BRY-LIEVE

Senior Bryanna Brown (New York, N.Y./Bishop Loughlin) is currently fifth in the CIAA in scoring with 14.3 points per game. Coming into the season, the guard was named preseason All-CIAA as a backcourt selection in the conference vote of head coaches and sports information personnel.  

She is second in the conference, making 88 percent (22-of-25) of her free throws this season. 

PRESEASON POLL

Lincoln was picked to finish second in the conference's North Division. Bowie State was picked to win the division, followed by Lincoln, Virginia Union, Elizabeth City State, Virginia State, and Shaw. Fayetteville State was the preseason favorite in the South Division, followed by Johnson C. Smith, Winston-Salem State, Livingstone, Saint Augustine's, and Claflin. 

HIGH POWERED OFFENSE

After being held to just 47 points in the loss to Shepherd, the Lincoln women's basketball team dropped from leading the CIAA to third in the conference with 64.8 points per game. Through four games, Lincoln has scored and allowed 259 points. 

WELCOME BACK

After sitting out last season, senior Shantel Cheeks (Washington D.C./Rock Creek Christian Academy (Harcum College)) returned to the Lincoln roster and has made an immediate impact for the Lions. She is tied for second on the team with 9.5 points per game. Her length on the top of Lincoln's full-court press and half-court zones have been key to the LU defense. 

HITTING THE GLASS

Lincoln has gained extra possessions by pulling down 72 offensive rebounds in four games, besting its opponents, 72-38. The extra opportunities have led to 49 second-chance points. Senior Kryshell Gordy (Chester, Pa./Ursuline Academy (Del.)) leads the team with 11 offensive boards, followed by junior Jade Young (Philadelphia, Pa./Abington Friends School) with 10. Gordy leads the team, and is fourth in the CIAA, with 7.8 rebounds per contest. 

DROPPING DIMES

Junior Jade Young (Philadelphia, Pa./Abington Friends School) has been a settling force for the Lincoln offense off the bench this season. She is eighth in the conference with 2.3 assists per game.