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Men’s Basketball Set to Host Bluefield State on Jan. 31

1/30/2024 8:25:00 PM

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA (January 30, 2024) - The Lincoln University men's basketball team, under the leadership of Head Coach Jason Armstrong, are set to host the Blues of Bluefield State University on January 31. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at Manuel Rivero Gym.

GAME INFO
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Live Stream: LU Lions v. BSU Blues
Live Stats: Live Stats
Location: Lincoln University, PA (Manuel Rivero Gym)
Season Records: Lincoln (10-10, 6-4), Bluefield State (6-14, 3-7)
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • The LU Lions and the BSU Blues are tied, 1-1, in their series matchup.  
  • In their last matchup on November 23, 2020, the Lions secured a 111-92 road win over the Bluefield State Blues.
SELF-SCOUT
  • The Lions are 10-10 on the season, 6-4 in the CIAA, under the leadership of Head Coach Jason Armstrong.
  • On January 27, Lincoln secured their second straight buzzer beater win, in a 63-61 victory over the Virginia State Trojans.
  • The squad currently shoots 45% from the field and is averaging 73.4 points per contest. So far this season, the Lions have knocked down 69.8% of their shots from the free throw line. They look to improve from behind the arc as they shoot just 91-of-296 (30.7%) from the three-point line.
  • LU averages 33.4 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game. They are also averaging 15.2 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to score 16.4 points off of turnovers.
  • They have averaged 8.5 steals and 2.7 blocks on the season.
  • Bakir Cleveland (Newark, N.J./University) leads the team with 12.4 points per game, while Janaie Coates-Sinues (Newark, N.J./University) controls the Lions boards with 5.4 rebounds per game.
 
SCOUTING THE BLUEFIELD STATE BLUES
  • Bluefield State is 6-14 on the season, 3-7 in the CIAA, after a January 27 loss to Virginia Union University.  
  • Big Blue is averaging 78.8 points per game while allowing 86.4.
  • Collectively, they are shooting 43% from the field, 33.9% from three-point range and 70.7% from the foul line.
  • Bluefield State averages 34.6 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game. They also average 16.8 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to score 19 points off of turnovers.
  • They have averaged 9.9 steals and 3.9 blocks on the season.
  • Jordan Hill leads Big Blue, averaging 20.4 points per game, while Nduka Ogwu controls the boards, averaging 6.2 rebounds per game.


 
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