MBB v. Newb
68
Lincoln Memorial LM 19-7,13-4 SAC
71
Winner Newberry Newb 7-16,6-12 SAC
Lincoln Memorial LM
19-7,13-4 SAC
68
Final
71
Newberry Newb
7-16,6-12 SAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Lincoln Memorial LM 31 37 68
Newberry Newb 27 44 71

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | John Dunn

Men's basketball falls to Newberry

Newberry, SC - The Lincoln Memorial men's basketball team was back in action on Saturday on the road at Newberry, looking to complete the regular season sweep after defeating the Wolves by nearly 40 points at home in early December. Winners of their last four games, the Railsplitters were seeking a fifth win in a row, and their 20th win on the season. Lincoln Memorial entered the game with a 19-6 record overall, including a 13-3 mark in conference play. Newberry entered the game with a 5-16 record, including a 4-12 mark in conference play.

Neither team was able to find separation on the first half as the Railsplitters maintained a slim 31-27 lead at the break. The Wolves came out fast in the second half, stringing together a pair of runs that would see them regain the lead. Lincoln Memorial struggled offensively in the back half of the game, while Newberry made trip after trip to the charity stripe. Connecting on 19-of-22 attempts from the free throw line, 20 of which came in the second half, the Wolves were able to secure the game. Lincoln Memorial was 7-of-10 from the charity stripe for the game.

Martez Brown led Lincoln Memorial with another double-double, his 18th of the season, with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Me'Kell Burries tallied 17 points and five rebounds in 23 minutes played. Matthew Sells added 11 points and four rebounds. Wes Enis and Chase Rankin added eight points apiece. Jordan Walters and Osmar Garcia-Araujo added four points each to round out scoring for Lincoln Memorial.

With the loss, the Railsplitters moved to 19-7 on the season with a 13-4 mark in conference play, resting in second in the conference behind Wingate.

 
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