BLOOMFIELD, N.J. (December 9, 2023)- The Lincoln University women's basketball defeated the Bloomfield College Bears in an overtime matchup. The Lions secured the 55-52 road win on Saturday afternoon.

GAME INFORMATION
OT Score: Lincoln 55, Bloomfield 52
Records: Lincoln (4-3, 0-0), West Chester (1-7, 0-1)
Location: Bloomfield, NJ (Bloomfield College Gym)
Series: Lincoln leads the series, 3-2, against Bloomfield
 
FIRST HALF

• Despite Bloomfield securing the first 2 baskets of the contest, the Lions worked together to get on the board.
• Toggling for the lead, LU took advantage of their foul shots to hold their lead over the Bears.
• In the final minute of the 1^st quarter, the score was tied 12-all, where it would remain as they prepared for the 2^nd quarter.
• The battle for control continued as each teamed was evenly matched with good shots, turnovers and missed baskets.
• Lincoln dominated the final 90secs of the half, entering the locker room with a 25-21 lead at halftime.

SECOND HALF

• The 3^rd and 4^th quarters were identical, as the back-and-forth battle continued with each possession intensifying the atmosphere in the gym.
• In the 3^rd quarter, the Lions gained a boost in the final seconds to tie the score, 33-33.
• Lincoln controlled the 4^th quarter, as they prepared to take their road victory.
• With seconds remaining, Bloomfield bounced backed, closed the scoring gap and tied the game.
• At the end of regulation, the Lions and Bears were evenly matched, 47-all.
• LU had a mix of strategy and encouragement guiding them through overtime.
• Ciani Montgomery (Philadelphia, Pa./West Catholic Prep) carried with Lions, grasping 6 of their 8 overtime points.
• Despite missed baskets by both teams in the final seconds, the Lions had already sealed the deal, securing their 55-52 overtime win against the Bloomfield Bears.

 
LION LEADERS

• Leading the Lions with 11 points was Isis Triplett (Orlando, Fl./West Oaks Academy).
• Also scoring in double digits were D'Ayzha Atkinson (Philadelphia, Pa./Neumann-Goretti) (10 points) and Riley Holliday (Baltimore, MD) (10 points).
• Aynssa Fields secured 10 rebounds for the LU, while Fields and Jaleesa Lanier (Easton, Pa./Bethlehem Catholic) each snatched 4 steals.

 
UP NEXT
The Lions will travel to Orangeburg, SC to take on the Panthers of Claflin University to begin the Lions CIAA conference play on Monday, December 11. Tip-off is set for 5:30 pm at Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Center (Tullis Arena).

STAY CONNECTED
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