Lincoln College Men's Basketball:  LC finishes with win at Columbia College

[February 26, 2019] 

The Lincoln College Men’s Basketball team finished their 2019 season with a win over the Columbia College Cougars on Saturday. Lincoln claimed an 88-79 victory to give them a final record of 22-8 for the year.

As this is LC’s first season of competition in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), they will not be post-season eligible until next year.

The Lynx jumped out to a 10-5 advantage in the early going against Columbia and were able to extend their lead to as many as 15 points in the first half. A late charge by the Cougars trimmed Lincoln’s lead to nine points at halftime (40-33). The two teams played evenly in the second half, each scoring 46 points to arrive at a final score of 88-79.

Lincoln was led in scoring by senior Julian Powell (Baytown, TX) who had 17 points and 11 rebounds in his final game as Lynx.

Other seniors finishing their careers at LC on Saturday included Glenwood native Lajavius Johnson (15 points), Chicago’s J.J. Turner (12 points), and LeeAnthony Bogan from Jennings, Missouri who was good for six points and three rebounds.

LC Coach Pat Lepper was happy with the way his team performed. “It was great to finish on a win and have everyone contribute,” said Lepper. “I am proud of our seniors and look forward to seeing them continue to be successful in life after Lincoln College.”

Coach Lepper is also pleased with the way the Lynx competed this season as a new member of the NAIA.

“We showed we have the talent to be a competitive varsity program this year, and I look forward to the challenge of continuing to bring in athletes that will keep up going in a positive direction,” said Lepper.

[Mark Tippett
Lincoln College
Sports Information]