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No. 4 Trailblazers Bounce Back with Road Win at Lincoln Trail

No. 4 Trailblazers Bounce Back with Road Win at Lincoln Trail
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February 4, 2026

ROBINSON, Ill. — The No. 4 Vincennes University Men's Basketball team bounced back on the road Wednesday night, earning a 65–60 Region 24 victory over Lincoln Trail College to improve to 22–1 overall and 9–1 in region play.

VU trailed 34–30 at halftime before tightening defensively and outscoring Lincoln Trail 35–26 in the second half to secure the five-point road win. The Trailblazers relied on rebounding control and interior production to overcome a physical contest that remained tight throughout the final minutes.

As a team, VU finished the night shooting 44.3 percent from the field and 30.0 percent from three-point range. The Trailblazers generated separation inside, holding a decisive 40–16 advantage in points in the paint, and won the battle on the offensive glass with a 14–6 edge in offensive rebounds, leading to 10 second-chance points. VU also recorded 18 assists on 27 made field goals, reflecting improved ball movement in the second half.

Defensively, the Trailblazers held Lincoln Trail to 41.4 percent shooting overall and 29.6 percent from three-point range — steady enough in key stretches to prevent sustained momentum and allow VU to close the game late.

Freshman guard Drae Vasser led all scorers with 18 points, adding 10 rebounds and six assists, while connecting on 8-of-15 from the field. Freshman forward Lorenzo Malagnini followed with 12 points and nine rebounds, including seven on the offensive end, providing a steady interior presence. Sophomore guard Dayton Williams added 10 points and four rebounds, rounding out the Trailblazers' double-figure scoring efforts.

The Trailblazers will remain on the road for their next Region 24 matchup, traveling to Shawnee Community College on Saturday, February 7 at 4 p.m. ET. VU won the first meeting between the teams earlier this season, 102–79, on January 7 in Vincennes.

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