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(LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa.) The Bowie State Bulldogs improved their record to 13-11 overall after dropping Lincoln University of Pennsylvania 72-59 in a non-conference contest.

Denzel Mooney led the Lions with a career-high 23 points and four 3-pointers. Mooney shot 8-for-14 from the field and 3-for-5 from the free throw line. Also scoring in double digits for the Lions was Jabyron Wilson who finished with 22 points and 13 rebounds.

The Bulldogs placed three players in double figures including leading scoring Duke Crews (Hampton, VA, Bethel, Univ. of Tennessee). Crews finished with 17 points and eight rebounds. Also scoring double figures were fellow juniors Cassin Diggs (Williamsport, PA, Williamsport, University of Pittsburgh) with16 points and Armond Hill (Silver Spring, MD, Springbrook, Montgomery - Rockville C.C.) with11 points and seven rebounds.

Bryant Leach added seven points for the Lions while Kristin Joyner added three blocks. The Bulldogs won the defensive battle, out-rebounding the Lions 55-44. With much help from Mooney, Lincoln's bench managed to outscore Bowie State 28-23.

Lincoln (Pa.) (7-16) hits the road for their next game, traveling to Richmond (Va.) to play the Virginia Union Panthers at 7:30 p.m.

Bowie State's Bulldogs play host to the Saint Paul's College Tigers – Saturday, February 14 before a nationally televised audience. Tip time for the Bulldogs and Tigers clash is 5 p.m. in BSU's A.C. Jordan Arena.