If Lincoln was riding high fresh off their 78-46 takedown of Wilmer-Hutchins last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lincoln Tigers fell 85-78 to the Roosevelt Mustangs on Tuesday. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 90-81.
Roosevelt got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Devaje Jackson out in front who went 6-for-13 en route to 22 points in addition to six assists and three steals. Those 22 points gave Jackson a new career-high. Tyrique Swindle was another key player, going 7-for-10 on his way to 15 points and six rebounds.
Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 14-19. As for Roosevelt, their victory bumped their record up to 18-15.
Lincoln wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 66-65 win against Pinkston on the 14th. As for Roosevelt, they have also already played their next matchup, a 58-47 victory against Venus on the 17th.
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