Lincoln's men's basketball team is set to kick off their postseason at the MIAA Men's Basketball Championship against Emporia State in Kansas City on Wednesday. The Blue Tigers, seeded 10th with a 14-14 record, will face the 7th seed, Emporia State (19-11), at Municipal Auditorium at 8:15 p.m. CST.

The Big Picture

This matchup marks the second consecutive year the Blue Tigers are opening the MIAA tournament against the Hornets, with Emporia State winning the previous encounter. Lincoln has a 14-14 record for the season, while Emporia State stands at 19-11.

By the Numbers
  • Lincoln and Emporia State will meet for the 39th time, with ESU holding a 25-13 advantage in the overall series.
  • Blue Tigers have won nine of their last 16 games against ESU.
State of Play
  • Lincoln is making its eighth postseason appearance in the last nine years and has advanced at least to one game in five of its last eight playoff appearances.
  • If Lincoln wins on Wednesday, they will face Fort Hays State on Thursday at 8:15 p.m. CST.
What's Next

If the Blue Tigers secure a victory on Wednesday, their next challenge will be against Fort Hays State on Thursday at 8:15 p.m. CST.

Bottom Line

Lincoln faces Emporia State in the MIAA tournament, seeking to advance in postseason play after a challenging season, setting the stage for an intense matchup with implications for their playoff journey.