LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA (January 31, 2024)- The Lincoln University Lions men's basketball team took down the Blues of Bluefield State University on Wednesday evening, with a final score of 83-60.   
 
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Lincoln 83, Bluefield State 60
Records: Lincoln (11-10, 7-4), Bluefield State (6-15, 3-8)
Location: Lincoln University (Manuel Rivero Gym)
Series: Lincoln now control the series, 2-1, against the Bluefield State Blues.
 

FIRST HALF

• The Lions did not waste any time to take control of the contest.
• Finding space to capitalize off of the Blues mistakes, LU secured 15 points off of turnovers.
• Spreading the scoring wealth, Lincoln collected 22 bench points compared to Bluefield State's 8 bench points.
• The Lions progression through the half allow the team to display their offensive and defensive skills.
• Entering the locker room, the LU Lions held strong to a 45-21 lead.

SECOND HALF

• The second half undoubtedly belonged to LU, as they held over a 20-point lead.
• At the end of regulation, the Lions proved to be a tough opponent after taking down the Bluefield State Blues, 83-60.

LION LEADERS

• Ethan Garita (Trenton, N.J./Princeton Day School) controlled the contest by collecting 18 points.
• In addition to Aidan Anderson (Mount Laurel, N.J./Lenape) securing 11 points, Peter Sorber (Trenton, N.J./Trenton Catholic) clinched a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.  

UP NEXT
The Lions will host the Panthers of Virginia Union University on Saturday, February 3. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. in Manuel Rivero Gymnasium.

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