ETTRICK, VA (January 27, 2024)- The Lincoln University Lions men's basketball team secured another CIAA Northern Division buzzer-beater victory, this time over the Trojans of Virginia State University. Junior guard Reggie Hudson (Bronx, N.Y./St. Raymond's) hit the game-winning buzzer beater, giving the Lions a 63-61 road win.  

GAME INFORMATION
Score: Lincoln 63, Virginia State 61
Records: Lincoln (10-10, 6-4), Virginia State (9-11, 5-6)
Location: Ettrick, VA (VSU Multipurpose Center)
Series: Lincoln trails the series,10-21, against the VSU Trojans


FIRST HALF

• Going into the contest, both teams were equally matched with a 9-10 season record.
• From the opening tip, the Trojans took control going on a 6-0 run.
• Despite it being a road game for the Lions, the team worked to dominate the court.
• Getting into the groove of the matchup, LU closed the scoring gap and found space to take the lead.
• The first half saw 3 tied scores and a hand full of lead changes.
• Lincoln proved to be a tough opponent as halftime drew near.
• Entering the locker room, the LU Lions held strong to a 32-25 lead.

SECOND HALF

• The second half seemed to rule in favor of VSU, as they took control of the game and the lead.
• LU managed to stay in lead changing range, preparing to jump ahead.
• With 2:17 left in the contest, Freddie Young, Jr. (Ewing, N.J./Trenton Catholic) landed a shot from behind the arc, tying the score 57-all.
• The lead toggled between the teams as the clock ran down.
• Utilizing their timeouts, the Lions strategized on winning the game.
• After returning to the court from the final charged timeout of the contest, Lincoln was prepared to execute their final play.
• With :04 on the clock, Young connected with Reggie Hudson (Bronx, N.Y./St. Raymond's) who hit the game-winning layup, giving the Trojans and their fans an instant upset!
• Lincoln prevailed, proving to be the FIRST and true Orange and Blue with a score of 63-61.

LION LEADERS

• Freddie Young, Jr. (Ewing, N.J./Trenton Catholic) controlled the contest by putting up 25 points, his highest scoring game this season.
• In addition to also scoring in double digits with 10 points, Reggie Hudson (Bronx, N.Y./St. Raymond's), controlled the Lions rebounds (7), steals (3) and assists (3).

UP NEXT
The Lions will return home to face Big Blue of Bluefield State University on Wednesday, January 31. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. in Manuel Rivero Gymnasium.

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