Basketball: Lincoln Men Pick up Region Win at Home

[February 06, 2018] 

The Lincoln College Men’s Basketball team snapped a two-game losing skid on Saturday by defeating the visiting Illinois Central College Cougars 81-70.

LC used a strong defensive effort in the first half to hold ICC to less than a 40% shooting percentage from the field and took a 42-27 lead into halftime. The Cougars heated up some in the second half, but were never able to close the gap enough to threaten the LC’s lead.

A major factor in the game was Lincoln’s ability to get to the foul line. Lynx free throw shooters went 17 of 25 as compared to the 9 of 16 free-throw performance by the Cougars.

Sophomore guard Trayvon Tyler (Rockford) led all scorers with 20 points. Tyler also led the team in assists (5) and steals (3).

Three other Lynx scored in double digits including Marshaud Watkins (15), Richard Simpkins (14) and Edwin Rivera (13). Simpkins and Rivera tied for the team lead in rebounds with 5 each.

Lincoln (18-3) will be in action next on Wednesday evening at Lincoln Land. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM.

[Mark Tippett
Lincoln College
Sports Information]