Basketball Recap: Lincoln Finds Home Court Redemption Against Center

Fighting Zebras

Margin (Wins)

01/10/25 @ Mira Loma	51
12/19/24 vs Yuba City	43
12/14/24 vs Central Valley	41
01/17/25 @ Wheatland	31
01/24/25 vs Center	24

There's no place like home for Lincoln, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They blew past the Center Cougars 48-24 on Friday. The Fighting Zebras have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 21 points or more this season.

Lincoln found their leader in freshman TAYLOR BUTLER, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. BUTLER's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of TAYLOR HODGE, who posted eight points in addition to eight boards and three steals.

Lincoln smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 14 consecutive contests.

Lincoln's win bumped their record up to 14-7. As for Center, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincoln will challenge Oakmont at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Center, they will take on Wheatland at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Center is facing Wheatland at the right time seeing as Wheatland is stuck on a three-game losing streak.