Slippery Rock opened its 2026-27 season with a 93-89 win over Lincoln, holding on after a 26-point lead shrank to two in the final minutes. Elijah Hill and reserve Braylon Littlejohn scored 20 points apiece, while The Rock made key free throws late to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Slippery Rock shot 52.4% from the field and 48% from 3-point range.
  • Lincoln cut a 26-point deficit to two with 1:23 remaining.
  • Hill recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds; Littlejohn added 20 points and five assists.
Yes, But

Lincoln shot better from the free-throw line and held slight rebounding and turnover advantages. Its second-half surge nearly erased Slippery Rock’s lead, but the Lions managed just one field goal in the final 53 seconds.

What's Next

Slippery Rock hosts Davis & Elkins on Friday and Bluefield State on Saturday in the two-day Atlantic Region Challenge. Both games tip off at 7:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Rock’s shooting and late-game composure turned a near-collapse into a season-opening win—and extended its streak of season-opening victories to five.