Fans were treated to a battle of the Lions on Tuesday. Lyons fell just short of Minneapolis by a score of 53-51. Lyons' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Tegan Link
| 01/06/26 @ Minneapolis | 5 |
| 01/02/26 vs Beloit | 3 |
| 12/19/25 @ Sacred Heart | 1 |
| 12/16/25 vs Sedgwick | 1 |
| 12/12/25 vs Hillsboro | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Lyons lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Tegan Link, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten rebounds. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Paco Espinoza, who shot 43% from the field en route to 15 points and six boards.
Lyons' defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Minneapolis, their victory bumped their record up to 2-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lyons will take on Larned at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Minneapolis, they will face off against Southeast of Saline at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will be up against the Trojans' rather soft defense (which has allowed 55 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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