The Lincoln University men's basketball looks to secure a bye in the upcoming CIAA Tournament as the Lions host Virginia State 4 p.m. Saturday. Prior to the game, Lincoln will honor lone senior
Jordan Camper (Chester, Pa./Chester).
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SERIES HISTORY
Lincoln snapped a 13-game losing streak to the Trojans with the nine-point win earlier this season. The Lions trail the overall series, 20-6.
MR. TWO-WAY
Junior
Zahrion Blue (Princeton, N.J./Princeton) leads the team and the CIAA with 19.0 points per game. He has scored at least 15 points in 22 of the team's 26 games, including 14 times of at least 20 points. Earlier this year, Blue reached 1,000 career points.
He is currently fourth in the conference with 7.4 rebounds and ninth with 2.8 assists. Blue recently moved into fourth-place all-time on the LU scoring list.
WINDEX MEN
Lincoln is one of the top rebounding teams in the CIAA, leading the league with 14.7 offensive rebounds and is third with 25.2 defensive rebounds. The 14.7 offensive boards are tied for third nationally.
The Lions are second in rebounding margin, outrebounding their opponents by 5.5 boards per game. Two players -
Alex Nunnally (Washington, D.C./Cesar Chavez Parkside) (8th, 6.7 rpg) and Blue (4th, 7.4 rpg) - are ranked in the top 10 of the conference.
SUPER FROSH
Freshman point guard
Reggie Hudson (Bronx, N.Y./St. Raymond's) is growing into his role with the Lions. Since being inserted into the starting lineup, Lincoln is 11-4. He leads the team with 85 assists and 38 steals.
In conference action, Hudson is fourth on the team with 8.6 points with 58 assists, 47 rebounds and 26 steals.
HIGH OCTANE
The Lincoln University men's basketball team is second in the CIAA with 74.4points per game. The Lions are one of six conference teams with a positive scoring margin, third in the league, outscoring teams by 4.5 points per game.
DEFENSE
The Lions thrives on defense to hold their opponents to 60 points or less. Lincoln has held eights opponents to 60 points or less, and is 7-1 in those contests.
Lincoln is also fourth in defensive field goal percentage, holding teams to just 40.9 percent from the field.
ATTENDANCE
Fans are showing up to Manuel Rivero this season as Lincoln leads the CIAA in home attendance, averaging 977 fans. It could play a huge role in Lincoln's 7-3 home record this season.
