LMU Dominates Tusculum with 85-71 Victory led by Martez Brown’s Double-Double
Lincoln Memorial University's men's basketball team secured an 85-71 South Atlantic Conference victory over Tusculum at Pioneer Field. Martez Brown's double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds spearheaded the Railsplitters' success, with LMU shooting 55% from the field and achieving 19 assists on 29 made field goals. The victory solidified LMU's season-sweep over the Pioneers who put up a strong fight, with Jacob Hobbs leading Tusculum with a season-high 15 points. Despite Tusculum's effort, LMU's dominance in the paint and on the boards ultimately secured the win.
By the Numbers- LMU shot 55% from the field
- LMU outscored TU 42-24 in the paint
- Tusculum recorded 6 blocked shots
- Sixth place tie for Tusculum in the league standings
- LMU (19-6, 13-3 SAC) secures a decisive win over Tusculum (11-12, 9-8 SAC) with a 85-71 victory
- Upcoming home-stand for Tusculum against Coker University at 4 p.m. on Saturday
- Coker University is in fifth place in the league standings, while Tusculum is tied for sixth
Tusculum continues its home-stand on Saturday, hosting Coker University at 4 p.m. The Cobras previously recorded an 82-77 win against the Pioneers.
Bottom LineDespite a strong showing from Tusculum, the Lincoln Memorial University's dominance in shooting percentage, paint scoring, and rebounding secured their 85-71 win, cementing their season-sweep over the Pioneers.
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