NEWS RELEASE - 02/11/04

Lewis and Clark Defeats the Lynx

Last night the Lynx fell to Lewis and Clark for the second time this season. At the half the Lynx were down by 17. They rallied a bit in the second half bringing the final score to a close 79-82 loss. The Lynx are 11-13 on the season while Lewis and Clark improve to 16-8.

Rueben Trotter had a double-double, scoring 22 points and taking 13 rebounds. Sophomore Jeff Carlson scored 18 for the Lynx, 12 of which came from three-point land. Aaron Williams was also in double figures scoring 11 points for the night.

Leaders for Lewis and Clark were Cory Sims with 31 points, Ross Laux and Mortiz Wholers with 13, and Rober Aitken with 10.

The Lynx play February 16 in Danville against Danvill Area Community College.

Lewis and Clark (82) - Ross Laux 4-4-13, Pete Dugan 2-0-4, Brent Wolk 0-0-0, Cory Sims 11-8-31, Leon White 1-0-2, Darren Wilson 4-1-9, Demetrius Oliver 0-0-0, Robert Aitken 4-0-10, Mortiz Wohlers 5-3-13. Totals 31-16-82.  Three point goals - Aitken 2, Laux, Sims.
 
Lincoln College (80) - Tony Gulley 3-2-8, Stevan Nelson 0-0-0, Jason Moore 2-0-4, Michael Henderson 4-1-9, Rueben Trotter 9-4-22, Nick Malone 0-0-0, Jeff Carlson 6-2-18, Andre Mayne 0-0-0, Ryan Lazzarini 3-1-7, Aaron Williams 5-0-11.  Totals - 32-10-79.  Three point goals - Carlson 4, A. Williams.

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