Basketball Recap: Lincolnton Triumphs

Curmiya Tillman

Steals (Career)

02/13/25 @ West Lincoln	12
12/27/23 vs Ashbrook	8
02/09/24 @ West Caldwell	6
01/12/24 vs West Caldwell	6
12/15/23 vs Bunker Hill	5

Lincolnton won the last time they faced West Lincoln, and Curmiya Tillman did her part to make sure it happened again. The Lincolnton Wolves breezed past the West Lincoln Rebels to the tune of 64-21 on Thursday thanks in part to Tillman, who dropped a double-double with 28 points and 12 steals. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in steals.

Another player making a difference was Sarah Rhyne, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine boards. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last three games she's played.

Lincolnton's victory bumped their record up to 13-11. As for West Lincoln, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-22.

Looking ahead, Lincolnton will take on Bandys at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bandys is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.4 points per game this season. As for West Lincoln, they will challenge East Burke at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. East Burke will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something West Lincoln surely won't give up without a fight.