Lincoln men's basketball team faced an 82-74 loss to Northeastern State after a late run in the second half on Thursday night. DJ Richardson and Sam Rautins led the scoring with 16 points each, with Rautins also contributing three steals and two rebounds. Franck Yetna secured a team-high seven boards and added 12 points. Peyton Williams came off the bench to contribute 10 points. Northeastern State (11-16, 6-15 MIAA) took an early lead with a hot start, relying on a three-pointer to secure a 17-5 lead. However, Lincoln managed to close the gap with eight three-pointers in the first half and 11 overall.

By the Numbers
  • Lincoln's three-pointers in the first half: 8
  • Northeastern State's final run points: 27
State of Play
  • Lincoln's regular season closing game: Saturday (March 2) at 3:00 p.m. CST
  • Fans encouraged to wear white for the white-out game
Bottom Line

Northeastern State's late surge in the second half led to an 82-74 victory over Lincoln, despite Lincoln's formidable three-pointers. Lincoln will conclude the regular season by hosting Rogers State, aiming to finish on a strong note and honor graduating players.