Weber St defeats Lincoln U (CA) 103-64
Weber St Dominates Lincoln U (CA) in Statement Win
In a dominating performance, Weber State University (WSU) cruised to a 103-64 victory over visiting Lincoln University of California (LU CA) at the Dee Events Center on Tuesday evening. The win was a statement from WSU, showcasing its strength and depth in a non-conference matchup.
The game got off to a blistering start for the home team, with Weber State leading 57-24 at halftime. The Red Hawks' offense was firing on all cylinders, with Duce Paschal scoring 14 points and Declan Cutler grabbing eight rebounds and chipping in five points. WSU's bench also contributed significantly, outscoring LU CA's reserves 28-0.
In the second half, Weber State continued to pull away, expanding its lead to as many as 39 points at one point. The Red Hawks' defense was equally impressive, holding Lincoln University of California to just 24 points in the first half and forcing 18 turnovers in the game.
For Lincoln University of California, Brandon Williams led the way with 20 points, but the Lumberjacks were unable to overcome the deficit. Williams also grabbed three rebounds and dished out four assists, but the team struggled with its outside shooting, making just 2-5 three-pointers.
Weber State's balanced attack was key in the victory. The Red Hawks shot an impressive 60% from the field, including 72.3% from two-point range. Jace Whiting added five assists and ten points off the bench, while Declan Cutler contributed eight rebounds and five points.
The win improves Weber State's chances in the conference standings and marks a significant statement for the program. For Lincoln University of California, the loss serves as a wake-up call, highlighting areas that need improvement if they hope to compete with top-level opponents.
Game Stats
Weber St (HOME)
* Field Goals: 41/68 (60.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 34/47 (72.3%)
* 3-Point FG: 7/21 (33.0%)
* Free Throws: 14/17 (82.0%)
* Rebounds: 43
* Assists: 19
* Turnovers: 11
* Steals: 13
* Blocks: 2
Lincoln U (CA) (AWAY)
* Field Goals: 24/59 (41.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 15/26 (57.7%)
* 3-Point FG: 9/33 (27.0%)
* Free Throws: 7/8 (88.0%)
* Rebounds: 21
* Assists: 14
* Turnovers: 18
* Steals: 6
* Blocks: 2