Lincoln women pull off major upset

Fifth-seeded Lincoln University came back from a double-digit deficit to post a 73-71 upset win over topseeded Chowan University in the quarterfinals of the CIAA Tournament on Wednesday.

Fifth-seeded Lincoln University came back from a double-digit deficit to post a 73-71 upset win over topseeded Chowan University in the quarterfinals of the CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday afternoon.

Lincoln advances to take on Northern Division No. 3 seed Virginia State in the semifinals Friday at 1 p.m.

Lincoln’s She’cquan Bailey secured a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds on the afternoon to go along with five assists. Teira Pendleton had a game-high 20 points, while Kholby Oliver had 14. Lincoln shot 47.4 percent from the field, including 60 percent in the fourth quarter to improve to 9-19 on the year.

Chowan embarked on a 16-3 run to erase a 25-24 deficit. In the run, Danielle Weldon and Shaikeyla Jordan scored back-to-back baskets. Jordan Payne made four free throws along with three from Williams put CU up 38-25. Chowan would close the half on a Jordan Pettaway jumper. Lincoln’s McKenzie Spencer responded with a threepointer to end the quarter scoring with Chowan leading 40-28 at halftime.

In the fourth quarter, after falling down by eight (60-52) Lincoln mounted yet another comeback, chipping away at the Hawk lead and drew to within 63-61 as Bailey connected on a jumper while falling down. The Lions then trimmed it to 65-64 after a layup from Oliver, who was fouled on the play. Her free throw at 4:08 made it 65-64, and after a Chowan turnover, Lincoln took the 66-65 lead on a breakaway basket by Pendleton with 3:53 to play.

The teams traded baskets on each of their next possessions and Lincoln’s De’jah Taylor connected on an 18-footer to surge the Lions ahead 70-67. Chowan cut into the lead on a Chantel Roberts jumper and regained the 71-70 lead on a Jada Lee steal and layup at the 1:13 mark.

Lincoln’s Bailey calmly took things into her own hands, driving and dropping in the go-ahead layup with 1:00 to play.

Taylor blocked Chowan’s shot attempt and Pendleton secured the rebound with 4.2 second to play. Lincoln led 73-71 after a free throw, Chowan had one last chance, but Jordan backrimmed a three-pointer at the Buzzer as the Lions celebrated the upset.

WEST CHESTER 74, MILLERSVILLE 68 >> Redshirt-freshman Rylee Power produced a career-high 25 points to lead short-handed West Chester to a PSAC East win. West Chester (10-15, 10-11 PSAC) jumped out in front early and never trailed as they snapped a five-game losing streak while earning a season sweep over Millersville (9-17, 7-14). Power entered the having scored just 28 points on the season. However, the Golden Rams dressed just six players due to a combination of injuries and suspensions.

Men’s Basketball

WEST CHESTER 80, MILLERSVILLE 75 >> West Chester completed a second half comeback by going on a 17-2 run to down host Millersville. Jackson Hyland gave the Golden Rams the lead for good with 59 seconds left by hitting a pair of free throws. Afterwards, he grabbed a loose ball and knocked down two more to extend the lead to four. Hyland finished the game with 13 points and 10 rebounds to earn a double-double. Tyrell Long had a teamhigh 24 points with 11 rebounds. Zach Bare chipped in 21 points.

Men’s Lacrosse

MCDANIEL 18, IMMACULATA 4>> Tyler Black, Mike Reardon, McKenna Touey and Doug Hughes scored goals as the Mighty Macs dropped their season opener.

BILL RUDICK — DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Lincoln’s She’cquan Bailey had 13 points and 11 rebounds as the Lions shocked top-seeded Chowan in the CIAA women’s basketball quarterfinals in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday.