The Lincoln Blue Tigers women’s basketball team dropped its seventh straight game Monday night in a 77-48 decision against the Missouri Southern Lions at Jason Gym. The Lions jumped out to a hot start in the first quarter, knocking down four 3s in the first 10 minutes. It was their defense that made the difference in the opening quarter, forcing eight turnovers led by freshman guard Lacy Stokes, who had five of her game-high six steals in the first. This allowed the Lions to take a 19-13 lead into the second quarter.
It’s been more than a week since the Lincoln Blue Tigers men’s basketball team played a game. The wait continues. Lincoln was scheduled to host Newman in an MIAA contest tonight at Jason Gym. But the game has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns within the Newman program.
The Lincoln basketball teams will conclude the 2021 portion of their schedule this afternoon against the Missouri Southern Lions. The women’s game tips off at 1:30 p.m., followed by the men’s contest at 3:30 p.m.
The Lincoln basketball teams will wrap up the 2021 portion of their schedule this week with a two-game road trip, starting with tonight’s doubleheader at Pittsburg State. The women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.