February 18, 2026
Lions downed by LMU
Lincoln Memorial
16-9,12-7 SAC
75
AT
Mars Hill
9-16,3-16 SAC
65
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Memorial 16-9,12-7 SAC | 26 | 49 | 75 |
| Mars Hill 9-16,3-16 SAC | 30 | 35 | 65 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Lincoln Memorial
Pts:
Ej Smith
- 19
Reb:
Ej Smith
- 7
Ast:
5 Players
(#00,
#02,
#07,
#10,
#12)
- 2
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Lincoln Memorial | Mars Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (24-67) | (23-53) |
| Field Goal % | 35.8% | 43.4% |
| Rebounds | 37 | 44 |
| Assists | 10 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 21 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 20 | 5 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 20 | 10 |
| Pts in the Paint | 24 | 34 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 11 | 2 |
| Bench Pts | 20 | 10 |
MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill men's basketball team (9-16, 3-16 SAC) was defeated by Lincoln Memorial (16-9, 12-7 SAC) by a score of 75-65 Wednesday night.
Ej Smith led the Railsplitters' second half comeback, hitting five threes and ending the night leading LMU with 19 points and seven rebounds. Nate Mims added 18 points.
Mars Hill had four players record double figures in scoring with Caden Owens and Ashton Troutman leading the way with 14 points while Jaheim Taylor added 13 points. Keenan Wilkins netted 12 points and added a game-high six assists.
The Lions return to action on Saturday, February 21 when they face Catawba on the road. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m.
