Lincoln Memorial men's basketball heads back on the road Friday, Jan. 23, traveling to Hickory, North Carolina for a key South Atlantic Conference match up against 15th-ranked Lenoir-Rhyne. Tipoff was originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, but the game was moved up one day due to forecast inclement weather in the region.
The Railsplitters enter the contest riding a three-game winning streak, dating back to a Jan. 14 road victory at Carson-Newman. Lincoln Memorial has built momentum during that stretch behind balanced scoring, steady defense, and strong rebounding as conference play intensifies.
Nate Mims has been a consistent presence throughout the season, averaging 10.6 points per game while shooting 45.6 percent from the field. He has added 4.4 rebounds per contest along with 25 steals and 10 blocks, providing production on both ends of the floor.
Walter Campbell has been one of the most efficient scorers in the lineup, connecting on 65.3 percent of his field goal attempts while averaging 10.3 points and a team-high 5.6 rebounds per game. His physical play has also resulted in 95 total rebounds and 30 assists.
EJ Smith has contributed 10.2 points per game, shooting 46.5 percent from the field and over 90 percent at the free throw line. He has added 31 assists and 33 steals, giving Lincoln Memorial a reliable two-way guard presence.
Jayden Spearman has been a major perimeter threat, averaging 10.1 points per game while shooting 37.5 percent from three-point range. He has knocked down 42 three-pointers on the season and added 59 rebounds and 30 assists.
Yassin Hussein has provided a strong interior presence, averaging 8.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while shooting 58.0 percent from the floor. He has also recorded 10 blocks and 28 steals, anchoring the Railsplitters defensively.
Drew Lewis has chipped in 7.9 points per game and is shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc. He has added 43 rebounds, 28 assists, and 15 steals, contributing across the stat sheet.
Armon Jarrard has started 11 games this season and is averaging 7.6 points per contest. He has connected on 31.7 percent of his three-point attempts and added 22 rebounds and 22 steals.
Ashton Pennamon has been a steady contributor, averaging 6.4 points per game while leading the team with 46 assists. He has also recorded 32 steals, helping fuel the Railsplitters' transition game.
Emmanuel James has provided efficient scoring off the bench, averaging 5.9 points per game while shooting 64.2 percent from the field. He has also pulled down 64 rebounds, one of the higher totals on the roster.
Amhad Jarrard has appeared in all 17 games and is averaging 5.8 points per contest. He has added 32 rebounds, 28 assists, and 15 steals, offering versatility in the backcourt.
Grace Aluma has contributed 3.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, while Mario McDonnough, Ty Glasper, Dallas Kendall, PJ Noles, Sawyer Thompson, and Charles Okafor have each seen action and added depth throughout the season.
As a team, Lincoln Memorial is shooting 48.1 percent from the field and averaging 81.6 points per game, while holding opponents to 74.1 points per contest. The Railsplitters will look to extend their winning streak and earn a marquee road result Friday night against a nationally ranked Lenoir-Rhyne squad.
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