LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA (January 31, 2024)- The Lincoln University women's basketball team overpowered the Bluefield State University Blues, 80-69, in the Lions home CIAA Northern Division contest. The victory moves the Lions to an 9-10 record on the season, 5-6 in the CIAA.

GAME INFORMATION
Score: Lincoln 80, Bluefield State 69
Records: Lincoln (9-10, 5-6), Bluefield State (10-8, 4-7)
Location: Lincoln University, PA (Manuel Rivero Gymnasium)
Series: Lincoln now controls the series, 2-1, against the BSU Blues
 
FIRST HALF

• Even with the visiting Blues securing the first basket of the contest, the Lions quickly took charge with a shot from behind the arc to take the lead.
• Standing firm on executing their plays, Lincoln maintained a strong lead in the first quarter, 21-17.
• The second quarter undoubtedly belonged to LU as they worked to extend the scoring gap.
• Capitalizing off of Bluefield State's turnovers, Lincoln added 10 points off of turnovers to the books.
• Entering the locker room at halftime, the score ruled in favor the Lions, 39-32.

SECOND HALF

• The third quarter was LU's highest scoring period of the matchup, with 24 points to BSU's 16.
• Extending the scoring gap to double-digits, the home team gave themselves a lead cushion the Blues couldn't bounce back from.
• Displaying their offensive and defensive skills, the third quarter ended in favor of the LU, 63-48.
• The fourth quarter mimicked the previous as Lincoln worked to seal their CIAA Northern Division victory.
• At the end of regulation, the LU Lions overpowered the Bluefield State Blues, 80-69.

 

LION LEADERS

• Leading LU and the game with 21 points was Ciani Montgomery (Philadelphia, Pa./West Catholic Prep).
• Equally matched for the Lions and also scoring in double-digits were Jaleesa Lanier (Easton, Pa./Bethlehem Catholic) (19) and Anyssa Fields (Long Branch, N.J./Long Branch) (10).
• D'Ayzha Atkinson (Philadelphia, Pa./Neumann-Goretti) controlled the rebounds for Lincoln, securing 8 boards.

 
UP NEXT
The Lions will host the Lady Panthers of Virginia Union University on Saturday, February 3. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. in Manuel Rivero Gymnasium.

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