Basketball Game Preview: Lincoln Trojans vs. Rickards Raiders + Official Tickets

The Lincoln Trojans just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Rickards Raiders at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Lincoln's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

On Thursday, Lincoln made easy work of Chiles and carried off a 75-51 victory. The win continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Timberwolves: they've now won six in a row.

Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Rickards ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They walked away with a 68-61 victory over Leon. The Raiders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Rickards' win came from a few key players Lincoln will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Calvin Thomas, who posted 25 points. His big performance that evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Tarek Caesor, who had 18 points.

Rickards now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Lincoln, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.

Lincoln came up short against Rickards in their previous matchup back in January, falling 61-48. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.