The University of Illinois Springfield men’s basketball team spotted Lincoln University the first two points and then didn't trail again in an 81-55 victory Monday night at The Recreation and Athletic Center.
It was the second time this season that UIS defeated Lincoln. The Prairie Stars beat the Blue Tigers 72-67 at Jefferson City, Mo., on Nov. 24.
After the 2-0 deficit, UIS went on a 16-1 run and led 16-3 midway through the first half.
The Prairie Stars eventually doubled-up Lincoln in the half, taking a 38-19 lead into intermission.
UIS, which improved to 4-1, was able to go deep into its bench in the second half as 11 players got into the scoring column.
Junior guard Jamall Millison netted a team-high 17 points on five of eight shooting from the floor for the Prairie Stars. He nailed three of five attempts from 3-point range.
UIS center Dylan Sparkman also made five of eight shots and finished with 13 points and six rebounds.
Junior forward Sammie Elem chipped in 13 points and had a team-high 10 boards, and junior guard Davi Austin made two 3s and added eight points and five assists for the Prairie Stars.
The article appeared online in The State Journal-Register on December 1, 2014.
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