
Fighting Zebras
01/24/25 vs Center | 87 |
12/19/24 vs Rio Linda | 73 |
01/17/25 @ Wheatland | 71 |
12/21/24 vs Center | 68 |
12/26/24 vs Mesa Verde | 67 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lincoln). They were the clear victor by an 87-61 margin over the Center Cougars on Friday. The Fighting Zebras have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 21 points or more this season.
Mason Volzer had a dynamite game for Lincoln, dropping a double-double on 26 points and 11 rebounds. Those 11 boards gave Volzer a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Triton Cox, who went 6 of 10 en route to 14 points and five rebounds.
Lincoln smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Tima Makovey and Andy McLear certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Makovey posted 21 points and three steals, while McLear put up 19 points. McLear is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Dylan Waggoner was another key player, putting up eight points and six assists.
Lincoln is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.0 points per game. As for Center, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln will square off against Oakmont at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Oakmont sitting on five straight victories and Lincoln on six. As for Center, they will face off against Wheatland at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Center is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.9 points per game this season.
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