NEWS RELEASE - 02/21/04

Lynx Tops Lincoln Land

SPRINGFIELD - Lincoln College collected their 14th win of the season on the road by defeating Lincoln Land Community College on Saturday afternoon. The Lynx were down at the half by six points but scored 43 in the second half to secure a 72-66 victory. This win puts the Lynx over the .500 mark for the season, having 14 wins and 13 losses. Lincoln Land drops to 13-15.

Jeff Carlson continued his leadership for the Lynx by scoring 23 points. His teammate Rueben Trotter picked up 19 while Tony Gulley had 12. Jason Moore netted 11 points and took a team high of 9 rebounds.

Lincoln Land's leaders were Mike Hardeik and Zach Beaty with 19 each. Cory Farmer scored 11.

Lincoln Land (66) - Cory Farmer 4-0-11, Chris Bochtler 1-2-4, Jer-rel Williams 0-0-0, Mike Hardeik 7-0-19, Zach Beaty 8-2-19, Martel Webster 0-2-2, Phil Hickey 1-0-2, Chuck Redpath 3-1-7, Skylar Teirney 1-0-2. Totals 25-7-66.  Three point goals - Hardeik 5, Farmer 3, Beaty.

Lincoln College (72) - Tony Gulley 4-2-12, Jason Moore 5-1-11, Michael Henderson 0-0-0, Rueben Trotter 8-3-19, Nick Malone 0-0-0, Jeff Carlson 6-8-23, Andre Mayne 0-0-0, Ryan Lazzarini 0-1-1, Aaron Williams 3-0-6.  Totals - 26-15-72.  Three point goals - Carlson 3, Gulley 2.

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Lincoln College was founded in 1865 as Lincoln University, the only institution of higher education named for Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime. It is a selective, two-year, private, liberal arts college located in Lincoln, Illinois. Lincoln College is designed to prepare a student for university study through a structured, supportive approach to learning. Approximately 89% of Lincoln College graduates transfer immediately to a four-year school where they succeed as well as or better than the native student. Student-teacher ratio at Lincoln College is 16:1 and the average class size is 16 students.