Mattoon is 1-9 against Lincoln since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Mattoon Greenwave will host the Lincoln Railsplitters at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Mattoon strolled past Pana with points to spare, taking the game 53-38.
Meanwhile, Lincoln waltzed into their game on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Crimsons by a score of 45-34. Given the Railsplitters' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 96th, while the Crimsons are ranked 273rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lincoln's win came from a few key players Mattoon will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Karson Komnick, who posted 18 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in assists (three). Frank Sanders was another key player, going 5 for 6 en route to 10 points and six boards.
Lincoln's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-8. As for Mattoon, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-16.
Mattoon lost to Lincoln at home by a decisive 52-36 margin when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Mattoon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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