WINGATE, N.C. – Despite four players in double-figures, the Lincoln Memorial University men's basketball program fell in their first contest of the season at Wingate on Saturday afternoon by a score of 75-71.
The Bulldogs (3-1, 1-1 SAC) got out to a hot start, taking a 21-10 lead after the 12-minute media timeout, and the lead into the break, but a strong second half by the Railsplitters feel just short of retaking the lead within the final minutes.
Lincoln Memorial was able to knock down some shots thanks to the hot hands of moving the ball as the Splitters tallied 16 assists in the contest while the Bulldogs finished with 15. The Railsplitters were out-rebounded for the first time this season as Wingate pulled down 47 rebounds compared to 43 by LMU.
The Bulldogs took a 18-10 lead into the first media timeout, but a 9-0 run by the Railsplitters brought the Wingate led to within four. Wingate increased their lead to 13 at the 2:41 mark, but a three-pointer by freshman
Matthew Sells sparked an 8-0 run by Lincoln Memorial to bring the Bulldog lead to 43-37 at half.
A quick layup from the Splitters got things going to begin the second half, but Wingate responded with a three-pointer from Sean Elmore. Coming out of the 12-minute media timeout, the Railsplitters cut the Wingate lead to four on layup by
Me'Kell Burries. Burries exploded for 12 points in the second half as Lincoln Memorial tied it up, but Wingate prevailed, taking the game, 75-71.
Burries led all scorers with 21 points on the night as he finished 7-for-11 from the field. Junior
Jordan Guest recorded his first double-double of the season with 11 points and 16 rebounds. Guest also added four assists on the night.
Up Next
The Lady Railsplitters take the court again on Tuesday, November 23 as they will welcome Catawba to Tex Turner Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST.
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