Lincoln Blue Tigers meet Emporia State Hornets in MIAA Tournament’s First Round Clash
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 PictureThis 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.
- 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.
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 LineLincoln 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.
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