Lincoln only won by three when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 26-point they dealt Marshall on Friday. The Lincoln Tigers blew past the Marshall Barristers 33-7. That 26 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Lincoln had a senior duo take command as Marvin Gomez rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries and Kenneth Brown rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns.
Lincoln didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Alejandro Cervantes led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. He also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 81.
When it comes to explaining why Marshall lost, don't look at Joaquin Means. Despite the final result, he rushed for 118 yards. Jonathan Velasquez got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Lincoln's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6. As for Marshall, they dropped their record down to 3-7 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Lincoln will venture away from home to square off against Verdugo Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Aiden Mejia and Brown. Marshall does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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