The Lincoln Blue Tigers are gearing up for their final home game of the season at Jason Gym, facing off against the Missouri S&T Miners in a doubleheader with NCAA Tournament implications. The men’s game will feature two top-ranked teams in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional, with the Miners currently holding the No. 1 seed and the Blue Tigers at No. 8. Both teams are on a winning streak, with the Blue Tigers winning four of their last eight games and the Miners coming off three straight wins.
The Miners have clinched the GLVC regular season championship and both teams have secured spots in the upcoming conference tournament. In their previous meeting this season, the Miners secured a 72-54 victory over the Blue Tigers.
The women’s game will see the Blue Tigers (1-24, 0-19) facing the Missouri S&T Miners (15-9, 10-8), with the Miners leading the series 39-15 and winning the last 10 matchups. The Blue Tigers are looking to end their season with a win after a tough season, while the Miners have already secured their spot in the GLVC Tournament.
With top scorers like Franck Yetna and Andrew Young leading their respective teams, both games are expected to be highly competitive matchups. The games are sure to draw a lot of attention as the teams vie for crucial wins to advance to the NCAA Tournament.
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