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
State of Play
  • 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
What's Next

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 Line

Despite 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.