LEBANON, Ill. - The Lincoln Blue Tigers dropped a 102-92 decision Tuesday night to McKendree.
Lincoln had five players in double figures, with Jaylon Smith leading the way with 23 points. O'Shai Clark had 21 points for the Blue Tigers, while Richie Lewis finished with 18. Chase Morfeld totaled 11 and Aaron Spudich chipped in with 10.
Spudich and Anthony Virdure had six rebounds each to lead the Blue Tigers, who were outrebounded 35-27 in the game.
Virdure had eight assists to lead Lincoln, which led 50-45 at intermission.
Lincoln (3-2) will play an exhibition game tonight at UMKC. Game time is 7 p.m.