After four games on the road, Lincoln County is heading back home. They will take on the Virgin Valley Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln County has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 516 points over their last seven games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Lincoln County gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They put the hurt on White Pine with a sharp 81-56 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Lincoln County has posted since December 5, 2023.
Lincoln County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Rowdy Lloyd, who scored 23 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Lloyd has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kristian Johnson, who scored 14 points along with eight steals and five assists.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Virgin Valley at home against Cristo Rey St. Viator on Friday as the squad secured a 79-40 win. With Virgin Valley ahead 55-17 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Virgin Valley got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Cameron Wright out in front who scored 13 points along with five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Elian Pinto, who scored nine points.
Lincoln County is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. As for Virgin Valley, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-8.
Friday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Lincoln County have been dynamite from deep this season, having drained 41.1% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Virgin Valley struggles in that department as they've drained 38.2% of their threes per game this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Lincoln County ended up a good deal behind Virgin Valley in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, losing 48-32. Will Lincoln County 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.
