Anderson, SC – The Lincoln Memorial men's basketball team heads to Anderson, South Carolina, on Saturday, Dec. 20, for a South Atlantic Conference showdown against 14th-ranked Anderson University. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 PM. The Railsplitters are seeking their fourth conference win in a row against one of the league's nationally ranked contenders.
Lincoln Memorial enters the contest boasting one of the most productive and efficient offenses in the SAC. The Railsplitters are averaging 87.6 points per game while limiting opponents to 75.9, resulting in an 11.7 scoring margin. LMU has shot 49.5 percent from the field this season, converting 33.4 baskets per game, compared to opponents' 43.3 percent shooting. From beyond the arc, Lincoln Memorial is averaging 7.6 three-pointers per contest while holding opponents to 7.1. The Railsplitters have also controlled key statistical areas, including rebounding and turnovers. Lincoln Memorial averages 35.5 rebounds per game, owning a +4.6 rebounding margin, and forces 16.9 turnovers per contest. Those defensive stops have translated into 20.8 points off turnovers per game. LMU also averages 11.3 steals and 4.3 blocks per outing, underscoring its ability to pressure ball handlers and protect the rim.
Individually, Lincoln Memorial features a balanced scoring attack with multiple contributors. EJ Smith leads the team at 11.7 points per game while shooting 49.0 percent from the floor. Smith has been a steady presence on both ends of the court. Yassin Hussein has been dominant in the paint, averaging 10.8 points and a team-best 5.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 59.4 percent from the field. Hussein has also added eight blocks, giving LMU a reliable interior defender. Nate Mims is contributing 9.9 points per game and has connected on nine three-pointers, while Jayden Spearman averages 9.7 points and leads the team with 25 made threes, shooting 37.9 percent from long range. Drew Lewis (9.2 ppg) and Armon Jarrard (9.0 ppg) add further scoring depth, with Jarrard shooting better than 48 percent from the floor and over 40 percent from three-point range. Walter Campbell has been highly efficient, averaging 8.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 59.6 percent from the field. Emmanuel James has provided a strong presence inside, averaging 6.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest while leading the team with 18 blocks.
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