Lynx Top Meramec

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Michael Henderson and Rodney Williams both knocked down 19 points to lead Lincoln College to a 76-70 victory over Meramec College here Sunday afternoon.  The victory gives the Lynx a 6-4 record and drops Meramec to 9-4.  The Lynx will next be in action Friday night when they host Shawnee at 8 p.m. in the Lynx Classic.
 
The teams battled to a 35-35 tie at half-time and the Lynx outscored the hosts, 41-35 in the second half.  Lincoln College shot 42 percent (25-59) from the floor while the Meramec club shot 42 percent (25-60).   Lincoln College won the game at the foul line, going 22 of 32.  The hosts were 16 of 23.
 
In addition to scoring 19 points, Henderson pulled down 13 rebounds, had an assist and a blocked shot.  The Lynx had a 44-33 rebounding edge in the contest.  Joining Henderson and Williams in double figures for the Lynx was Rueben Trotter with 14.   Meramec had four players in double figures with Matt Midden and David Johnson leading the way with 14 each.
 
Lincoln College (76) - Tony Gulley 1-2-5, Jason Moore 1-4-6, Michael Henderson 5-9-19, Rodney Williams 6-5-19, Rueben Trotter 7-0-14, Nick Malone 0-0-0, Andre Mayne 1-0-2, Rain Lazzarini 1-1-3, Aaron Williams 3-1-8.  Totals 25-22-76.  Three point goals - Gulley, R. Williams 2, A. Williams.
 
Meramec (70) - Kenny Lee 5-2-13, Rodney Kelly 5-0-11, Derek Moore 2-1-5, David Johnson 2-9-14, James Gray 3-0-6, Matt Midden 5-3-14, Tom Eggers 2-1-5, Chris Simmons 1-0-2.  Totals - 25-16-70.  Three point goals - Lee, Kelly, Johnson, Midden.

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