Rock Hill, SC — The Lincoln Memorial men's basketball team is set to open postseason play as the four seed in the South Atlantic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals against fifth-seeded Carson-Newman University. The match up is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, at 5 PM at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center. This postseason meeting marks the third time the two rivals have faced off this year after splitting their regular season series, a pair of contests where the visiting team managed to claim victory on the opponent's home court.
The Railsplitters enter the tournament bolstered by the strong play of forward Walter Campbell, who was recently honored as a member of the All-SAC second team. Campbell has been a focal point of the offense throughout the season, currently ranking fourth in the conference in field goal percentage with a 58.2 percent mark. In 28 games this season, he has averaged 11.5 points and 6.3 rebounds while proving to be one of the most efficient interior scorers in the league.
Lincoln Memorial's rotation features several key contributors who helped secure the fourth seed. Nate Mims leads the team in scoring with 12 points per game while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range. Jayden Spearman provides a significant threat from the perimeter, leading the team with 72 made three-pointers on 41.9 percent shooting to average 10.1 points per contest. Freshman EJ Smith has also been a steady presence in the backcourt, averaging 9.9 points and a team-high 2.4 assists per game.
Defensively and on the glass, the Railsplitters rely on a balanced effort. Armon Jarrard has been a defensive standout with 44 steals on the year, while also contributing 8.8 points per game. Drew Lewis adds depth to the frontcourt, contributing 7.4 points per game. As a team, Lincoln Memorial enters the quarterfinals shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from beyond the arc as they look to advance in the conference championship bracket. The Railsplitters seem to be getting hot at the right time, closing out the regular season with a pair of back-to-back high powered offensive showings.
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