JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — All five members of the Lincoln University men's basketball team scored in double figures as the Blue Tigers pulled away for a 90-71 win over Pittsburg State University Saturday (Feb. 4) at Jason Gym.
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Artese Stapleton and Sai Witt paced LU with 17 points apiece. Kevin Kone added a double-double effort with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Sam Rautins (15) and D.J. Richardson (10) also finished in double figures.
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The Blue Tigers (15-5, 11-5 MIAA) shot 50.8 percent from the field (31-61) and made 18 of 21 free throw attempts in the game.
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Pitt State (6-17, 3-14 MIAA) got a team-leading 15 points from Quentin Hardrict Jr., 14 points from Deshaun English II and 12 points from Calvin Poulina. English and Poulina led the Gorillas with six rebounds apiece.
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Pitt State shot 57.1 percent from the field in the game (24-42), including 67 percent (14-21) in the first half. LU outrebounded the Gorillas, 32-21, and the Blue Tigers forced Pitt State into 16 turnovers while committing just six themselves.
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The Gorillas will return to action next Saturday (Feb. 11) when they play host to MIAA rival Missouri Southern State University at 3:30 p.m. (CST) at John Lance Arena/Whetzel Court.
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