HARROGATE, TENN. – Lees-McRae men's basketball registered the 40-38 lead at half over Lincoln Memorial. LMU took the contest by a final of 92-79.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: No. 7/8 Lincoln Memorial – 92; Lees-McRae – 79
LOCATION: B. Frank "Tex" Turner Arena – Harrogate, Tennessee
RECORDS: Lees-McRae (5-9/1-5), No. 7/8 Lincoln Memorial(13-1/4-0)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Jaylin Stewart hit a jumper and made his free throw to give Lees-McRae the 40-38 advantage at the halftime break.
- The Railsplitters regained the advantage early in the second half and took the decision by a final of 92-79 on Saturday night.
- Nico Ashley led three Bobcats in double figures with 14 points and Stewart followed with 11.
- Williams Onyeodi had 10 points and three rebounds.
FOR THE RAILSPLITTERS:
- Quay Kennedy had a game-high 17 points as Lincoln-Memorial's Jordan Guest also had 17 in the win.
UP NEXT:
Lees-McRae men's basketball returns to the McNair & Debi Tornow Court for a Conference Carolinas matchup with Francis Marion on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m.
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