WEST CHESTER, PA (December 5, 2023)- The Lincoln University women's basketball team took a 74-56 loss to the Golden Rams of West Chester University on Tuesday evening. The loss moves the Lions to a 3-3 record on the season.

GAME INFORMATION
Score: Lincoln 56, West Chester 74
Records: Lincoln (3-3, 0-0), West Chester (7-1, 0-0)
Location: West Chester, PA (Hollinger Field House)
Series: Lincoln trails the series, 4-6, against the Golden Rams
 
FIRST HALF

• From the opening tip, West Chester played into their home court advantage.
• Isis Triplett (Orlando, Fl./West Oaks Academy) got the Lions on the board with a layup, breaking the Goldens Rams scoring run.
• Despite being plagued with miss shots and turnovers, LU continued to work on closing the scoring gap.
• At the end of the 1^st quarter, the Lions trailed, 19-10.
• The 2^nd quarter mimicked the 1^st as LU fought to stay in the game.
• After battling in the first half, the Lions trailed, 44-20.

SECOND HALF

• LU began to find a groove in the 3^rd quarter as they answered back to several of the Golden Rams baskets.
• Although there was a significant deficit, the Lions stayed focused in showcasing their willpower.
• Closing the scoring gap in the 4^th quarter, Lincoln fought until the final horn.
• After 4 quarters, the Lions took a 74-56 loss to the West Chester Golden Rams.

LION LEADERS

• Leading the Lions with 11 points was D'Ayzha Atkinson (Philadelphia, Pa./Neumann-Goretti).
• Maya Madison Walker (Brooklyn, N.Y./Bishop Loughlin) secured 10 rebounds for the LU, while Ciani Montgomery (Philadelphia, Pa./West Catholic Prep) contributed 4 assists.

 
UP NEXT
The Lions will travel to Bloomfield, NJ face the Bears of Bloomfield College on Saturday, December 9. Tip-off is set for 5:30pm in Bloomfield College Gym.

STAY CONNECTED
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