Newman Smith was the 77-55 winner over Lincoln when they last played one another back in November of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Newman Smith Trojans took a 57-41 bruising from the Lincoln Tigers on Friday. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Lincoln to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jakorian Jackson, who posted 23 points plus six rebounds. Markeelyn Houston was another key player, earning 14 points.
Newman Smith now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Lincoln, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newman Smith and Pinkston are set to duel on Tuesday. As for Lincoln, they will challenge Red Oak at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.8 points per game this season.
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