Lincoln released an official statement on its 201-78 men's basketball win against Ohio State-Marion:

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a long and proud tradition of excellence in athletic competition and firmly embraces the principle of good sportsmanship. Accordingly, it is with much regret the demonstration in opposition to that principle by the men's basketball coaching staff in Saturday's game against Ohio State University-Marion. It was an anomaly.

We have reiterated to our coaching staff the university's expectations concerning athletic competition from opening to final whistle. Like all institutions that play on the field of athletic competition, Lincoln University's ultimate goal in a game is to win, but for Lion teams winning must occur with fair play and good sportsmanship in focus.

As our teams move forward to the remainder of this athletic season and into the future, they will display the principle of good sportsmanship in all its ramifications.

Sincerely,

Alfonso Scandrett Jr.

Director of Athletics