NEWBERRY – The Newberry women's basketball team will take on the No. 8 ranked Railsplitters at Eleazer Arena tomorrow afternoon.
WHO: Lincoln Memorial University at Newberry College
WHERE: Eleazer Arena in Newberry, S.C.
WHEN: February 11th, 2:00 p.m.
RECORDS: Newberry 13-8, 9-8 SAC, Lincoln Memorial 21-1, 16-1 SAC
LIVE VIDEO: Newberry vs. Lincoln Memorial
LIVE AUDIO: WKDK-AM 1240 in Newberry County, www.wkdk.com, "WKDK" on TuneIn smartphone app, or listen at newberrywolves.tv
LIVE STATS: Newberry vs. Lincoln Memorial
NEWBERRY STORYLINES
The Wolves have had at least three starters in double-figures in 16 of the 21 games this season.
Wolves are 13-3 when having at least three starters in double figures.
Meg Essex ranks first in the conference with 64 blocks on the season.
Wolves are third in the SAC in opponent field goal percentage which sits at 36 percent.
11-1 this season when they hold their opponent under 59 points.
Newberry has won 3 of their last 5 games.
Samara Hill returned to the bench for her second straight game after missing the previous four with an injury.
LINCOLN MEMORIAL STORYLINES
Lincoln Memorial is coming off a 66-65 win vs. Tusculum on Wednesday.
The Railsplitters lost their first game of the year to Wingate last weekend by a final of 71-69.
Lincoln Memorial is ranked No. 8 in the NCAA D-II Coaches’ Poll.
Senior forward Megan Pittman leads the team averaging a double-double with 16.3 points per game and 10.4 rebounds per game.
LMU is first in the SAC in three point shooting percentage at 39%
NOTES
Newberry is 11-1 this season when they hold their opponent under 59 points.
Lincoln Memorial is ranked No. 8 in the NCAA D-II Coaches’ Poll.
MORE INFORMATION
For complete coverage, view game notes from the Newberry Athletic Communications staff.
The team announced their date for their annual pink game in support for breast cancer awareness, which will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 15 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne. The team will wear pink accessories to show support to the survivors as well as raise awareness.
The team encourages all fans in attendance to wear pink to show their support. All proceeds are donated to the Play4Kay Foundation. To get can get involved or learn more, please visit https://kayyow.com/
