NEWS RELEASE - 03/07/04

Lynx End Season

DANVILLE - Lincoln College ended their season on Sunday afternoon posting a loss to Lewis and Clark Community College. The Lynx struggled in the first half, shooting only 27 percent from the field. Lewis and Clark led at the half 42-26 and held on to their lead to defeat Lincoln 74-68.

Lynx Leaders include Jeff Carlson with 25 points, seven that came from three-point field goal range and Rueben Trotter with 14 points.

Lincoln College ends their season with a record of 17-15.

Lewis and Clark (74) - Robert Aitken 5-2-15, Moritz Wohlers 7-2-16, Ross Laux 4-0-8, Corey Sims 8-7-24, Darren Wilson 2-0-5, Vernell Coates 0-1-1, Brent Wolk 2-0-5, Marcus Richardson 0-0-0, Jeremy Clark 0-0-0, Demetrius Oliver 0-0-0. Totals 28-12-74.  Three point goals - Aitken 3, Sims, Wilson, Wolk.

Lincoln College (68) - Tony Gulley 1-0-3, Jason Moore 3-3-9, Michael Henderson 3-0-6, Rueben Trotter 4-6-14, Nick Malone 3-0-7, Jeff Carlson 9-0-25, Ryan Lazzarini 2-0-4.  Totals - 25-9-68.  Three point goals - Carlson 7, Malone, Gulley.

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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.