LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA (January 23, 2024) - The Lincoln University men's basketball team, under the leadership of Head Coach Jason Armstrong, are preparing to host the Vikings of Elizabeth City State University on Wednesday, January 24. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at Manuel Rivero Gym.
GAME INFO
Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Live Stream:
LU Lions v. ECSU Vikings
Live Stats:
Live Stats
Location: Lincoln University, PA (Manuel Rivero Gym)
Season Records: Lincoln (8-10, 4-4), Elizabeth City State (6-12, 3-5)
SERIES HISTORY
- The LU Lions trail the series, 14-16, in their matchup against the Elizabeth City State Vikings.
- In their last matchup on February 15, 2023, the Lions secured a 70-66 home victory over ECSU.
SELF-SCOUT
- The Lions are 8-10 on the season, 4-4 in the CIAA, under the leadership of Head Coach Jason Armstrong.
- On January 20, Lincoln grasped a 77-59 win against Bowie State University.
- The squad currently shoots 45.2% from the field and is averaging 74.4 points per contest. So far this season, the Lions have knocked down 69.9% of their shots from the free throw line. They look to improve from behind the arc as they shoot just 80-of-265 (30.2%) from the three-point line.
- LU averages 33.7 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game. They are also averaging 14.9 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to score 16.1 points off turnovers.
- They have averaged 8.5 steals and 2.5 blocks on the season.
- Bakir Cleveland (Newark, N.J./University) leads the team with 13.4 points per game, while Janaie Coates-Sinues (Newark, N.J./University) controls the Lions boards with 5.4 rebounds per game.
SCOUTING THE ELIZABETH CITY STATE VIKINGS
- Elizabeth City State is 6-12 on the season, 3-5 in the CIAA after a January 21 win against Bluefield State University.
- The Vikings are averaging 77.2 points per game while allowing 78.9.
- Collectively, they are shooting 45.1% from the field, 28.5% from three-point range and 62.3% from the foul line.
- Bowie State averages 38.6 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game. They are also averaging 15.5 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to score 17 points off turnovers.
- They have averaged 6.9 steals and 2.4 blocks on the season.
- Jaquantae Harris leads the Vikings in scoring with 12.2 points per game, while Reggie Raynor controls their boards, averaging 5.9 rebounds per contest.