Harrogate, TN -- The Lincoln Memorial men's basketball team is set to conclude its regular season schedule this Saturday, Feb. 28, as they host the Newberry College Wolves in Harrogate, TN. The match up will take place in B. Frank Tex Turner Arena with tip-off slated for 4 PM. This contest serves as the final home game of the year and the official Senior Day celebration for the Railsplitters. Before the opening tip, the program will hold a special ceremony to honor Nate Mims for his time and contributions to the university's athletic tradition.
Mims has been a primary catalyst for the Railsplitter offense throughout the campaign, leading the team with a scoring average of 11.9 points per game across 27 appearances. His versatility from the floor has been a hallmark of his senior season, leading the team in scoring, second on the team in blocks, tied for second on the team in steals, and also contributing 4.6 rebounds per contest, he cemented his role as a versatile leader on the court.
The Railsplitters enter the finale with a strong statistical profile, outscoring their opponents by an average of 79.1 to 74.7 points per game. This scoring margin of 4.4 points is supported by a disciplined shooting performance, with the team hitting 46.5 percent of its field goals. Defensively, Lincoln Memorial has been disruptive, averaging 10.2 steals and 3.9 blocks per outing, both of which significantly outpace their opponents' averages.
A key factor in the team's success this season has been its ability to protect the basketball and create extra possessions. The Railsplitters maintained a positive turnover margin of 2.6 and converted those opportunities into 18.7 points off turnovers per game. On the glass, the team has remained perfectly balanced with its opponents, with both sides averaging 32.9 rebounds per contest.
Beyond Mims, the Railsplitters have relied on a deep rotation of talent. Walter Campbell has provided a strong interior presence with 11.3 points and a team-high 6.4 rebounds per game. Jayden Spearman and EJ Smith have also been vital contributors, averaging 9.9 and 9.7 points respectively while both shooting over 45 percent from the field. This collective effort has allowed Lincoln Memorial to maintain a competitive edge heading into the postseason.
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