The Lincoln Lynx will square off against the Lincoln Railsplitters at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lynx's defense has only allowed 16.5 points per game this season, so the Railsplitters' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, the Lynx took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 42-6 win over the Yellowjackets. The result was nothing new for the Lynx, who have now won three matchups by 29 points or more so far this season.
The Lynx relied on the efforts of Entienne Higgins, who rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, and Andre Rogers, who rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. With that strong performance, Higgins is now averaging an impressive 119.3 rushing yards per game. Christopher Lee got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, the Lynx were unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, the Railsplitters came into Friday's match having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 21-14 victory over the Polar Bears on Friday.
The Lynx's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for the Railsplitters, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
The Lynx came up short against the Railsplitters when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 21-14. Will the Lynx 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.
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