Railers top the Trojans 44-27
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 [January 06, 2022] The
Lincoln Railers traveled to Charleston on Wednesday night and picked
up a 44-27 Apollo Conference win over the Trojans.
Camden Nelson was tossed into the starting lineup versus the
Trojans, with Aidan Gowin out due to an illness. Nelson wasted no time
making an impact, sinking two first quarter threes to help the Railers
out to a 12-3 lead. Elijah Pollice had four points in the first quarter
as well and Payton Cook picked up a bucket, too.
The Railers big men led the way in the second quarter. Drew Hayes and
Cook each scored four points and Jake Bivin contributed a basket as
Lincoln continued to dominate on defense and take a 22-7 lead into
halftime.
Charleston had only managed to score two threes and one free throw in
the entire first half.
The Trojans had a more respectable showing in the third quarter, but
Lincoln’s balanced offense kept the Railers in the lead 35-24.
Nelson stretched that lead to 38-24 with 5:25 left to play in the game.
Pollice’s basket in the paint extended the lead to 40-24 and with under
two minutes left to play, the Trojans’ hopes dimmed. Cook’s layup would
make the score 42-27. Two final free throws from Pollice set the final
score and the Railers walk away with the 44-27 Apollo Conference win.
Camden Nelson, Payton Cook and Elijah Pollice each led the Railers
offense with 12 points apiece.
Lincoln improves to 13-1 on the season. Lincoln is 2-0 in the Apollo
Conference.
In the JV game, the Railers dominated Charleston 65-37. Trey Schilling
led Lincoln with 16 points. Drew Hayes tossed in 10 points for the
Railers.
Lincoln will play at Mahomet-Seymour Friday night. The JV game is
scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. The Varsity is set to tip-off at 7:30
p.m.
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