WINGATE, N.C. - Coming off a program-defining home win over #10 Carson-Newman by a score of 87-82, the Lincoln Memorial University women's basketball team (6-6, 5-6 South Atlantic Conference) will look to continue the positive momentum and move above .500 overall with a road win against the Wingate Bulldogs (4-7, 4-6) Saturday afternoon.

Last Time Out
The Lady Railsplitters took on tenth-ranked Carson-Newman in a thrilling home contest that saw LMU post their first win against a ranked opponent since February 21, 2018 when they defeated #3 Carson-Newman. Jordan Maney was outstanding all game long as she posted a double-double with career high in points and rebounds. Her 29 points and 13 rebounds are also season highs for any player on the roster. Lindsay Proffitt made two huge threes in the fourth quarter and finished with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists, while Mikayla Kuehne had 17 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Lauren Flowers made all ten of her free throws and finished with 14 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, and Lexi Kiser had 10 points, four rebounds, and five assists. 

Versus The Bulldogs
The Lady Railsplitters have a 12-20 all-time record against Wingate. LMU has won four of the past ten meetings. LMU defeated the Bulldogs in both meeting last season, including an eight point road win on November 23, 2019.

About Wingate
Wingate is coached by Ann Hancock, who is in her ninth year as the head coach of the program. Prior to becoming the head coach, Hancock was an assistant coach at East Carolina and also served as the head coach at UNC Wilmington for ten seasons. Coming off a 17-13 (11-11 SAC) season, the team is 4-7 (4-6) so far this season. Haleigh Hatfield leads the team as she averages a team-leading 13.3 points and 10.1 rebounds. Jaia Wilson averages 10.6 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Bryanna Troutman also averages 10.6 points and pulls down 6.1 rebounds per contest. Hannah Clark and Peyton Davis each average between eight and ten points per game.

How to Follow
Stay tuned to LMURailsplitters.com, as well as LMU's social media platforms - @LMURailsplitter on Twitter, @LMURailsplitters on Facebook and @lmurailsplitters on Instagram, for complete coverage of Lady Railsplitter basketball during the 2020-21 season.

LMU L Club
Register to become an L Club member today. All LMU L-Club members receive basketball season tickets with premium seating available through silver and platinum memberships. Additional membership benefits include discounts at community partner locations, exclusive e-mail communications, VIP basketball parking and Tex Turner Arena hospitality room access. Become an LMU L-Club member today by visiting LMURailsplitters.com.