It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Lincoln ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They slipped by the Central Falcons 64-63. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Golden Bears as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Keeton Fields went supernova, going 16-for-33 on his way to 40 points and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Javonte Whiteside, who posted six points.
Despite the defeat, Central saw an underclassman step up: freshman James Mc Dowell dropped a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kevin Warren, who earned eight points in addition to seven assists and three blocks.
Lincoln's record is now 6-7. As for Central, their loss was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-11.
Lincoln will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against White Plains at 7:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026. As for Central, they and Pike Road will face off at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday without much rest, having both just played. The Falcons will be up against the Patriots' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.79 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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