LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania men's basketball program wrapped up its non-conference slate on Wednesday evening, defeating the Salem University Tigers by a count of 71-65.

What You Need to Know:
 

• Score: Lincoln (PA) 71 | Salem (WV) 65

 

• Records: Lincoln-PA (11-12, 5-6 CIAA) | Salem-WV (11-11)

 

• Location: Lincoln University, Pennsylvania – Manuel Rivero Gymnasium

 

• Winning Streak: Lincoln-PA (W3) | Salem (WV)'s Last Win: December 10, 2017 (66-65)

 
Lincoln (PA) Top Performers:
 

• Janaie Coates-Sinues (Newark, N.J./University) had a career evening, recording his first career double-double with a season-high of 11 rebounds and ten points while setting campaign-bests in minutes (33) and field goals (4). On top of the stats previously listed, he claimed career-bests for assists (3) plus steals (2).

 

• Bakir Cleveland (Newark, N.J./University) threw his own personal block party, launching a personal-high three blocks into the bleachers and his first multi-three outing of 2022-23 to post 12 points.

 

• Freddie Young, Jr. (Ewing, N.J./Trenton Catholic) was in a generous mood, handing out six dimes, easily a contest-best as well as being one of four Lions to score in double-digits.

 

• Korey Williams (Brooklyn, N.Y./LaSalle Academy) topped Lincoln in scoring at 14, shooting 5-of-11 (45.5%) and swiping a pair of steals.

 

• Other notables included Amir Stevens' (Valley Stream, NY/Valley Stream Central) season-high seven points and Ethan Garita's (Trenton, N.J./Princeton Day School) campaign-best two assists and two steals.

 
Notes:
 

• LU finished non-conference action at .500 (6-6) which included wins over Salem, Kutztown, California (PA), St. Thomas Aquinas, District of Columbia, and Battle of the First rival Cheyney.

 
Next:
 

• The Orange and Blue will stick to conference opponents for the rest of the regular season, beginning with a road trip to Virginia State at 4 p.m. on Saturday.