Lynx Win Twice

[January 03, 2019] 

The Lincoln College Men’s Basketball team pushed their winning streak to six-in-a-row with wins over The University of St. Francis (IN) and Governor’s State University.

On Sunday, December 30th, Lincoln hosted the #19 ranked St. Francis Cougars and came away with a 72-68 victory. LC trailed by two at halftime, but was able to take control in the second half and avenge an earlier season loss to USF at their gym. Guards Trayvon Tyler (Rockford) and Lejavius Johnson (Glenwood) each scored 19 points in the game. Darnell Latham Jr. (Chicago) and J.J. Turner (Chicago) also reached double-digits in scoring with Latham contributing 19 points and Turner was good for 11.

Lincoln then hit the road on New Year’s Day to take on Governor’s State University in Chicago. The Lynx held a four-point lead at the half, up 44-40 and were able to hold off GSU in the second half to earn a 90-84 win.

Lejavius Johnson (Baytown, TX) led all scorers with 25 points and had a team-high in assists with six. Senior Julian Powell recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Trayvon Tyler also had 19 points in the game.

The wins improve Lincoln’s overall record to 12-6 on the season. Next up for LC is a 3:00 PM home game against St. Ambrose University on January 3rd.

[Mark Tippett
Lincoln College
Sports Information]