The Lincoln County Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Riverside Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Lincoln County focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 18 on Tuesday.
Last Tuesday, Lincoln County lost to Scott at home by a decisive 55-40 margin.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from Alyssa Adkins, who scored nine points along with four steals. Another player making a difference was Anna Dial, who scored four points along with eight rebounds.
Riverside can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 41-15 margin over South Charleston. That 26 points margin sets a new team best for Riverside this season.
Riverside found their leader in underclassman Ava Ward, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 17 rebounds. Laila Campbell was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Lincoln County has not been sharp recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season. As for Riverside, their win bumped their record up to 2-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Lincoln County have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 28.3 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Riverside, though, as they've been averaging only 35.5 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Lincoln County came up short against Riverside in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 47-35. Will Lincoln County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
