NEWS RELEASE - 03/01/04

Lynx Advance to Quarterfinals

Lincoln College defeated Lincoln Land Community College to advance to the post-season quarterfinals. At last night's game the Lynx led at the half 34-29. They maintained their lead to finish the game, winning 69-54. Erica Ernst, Kanisha Pettis and Jessica Hamman continue to lead the Lynx scoring. Ernst had a team high of 19 points. She was 8-10 in the field goal range and 3-4 from the free throw line. Jessica Hamman had 13 points and 13 rebounds while Pettis scored 12.

The Lynx play again at Parkland Community College in Champaign on Wednesday March 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

Lincoln College (69) - Nicole Dearing 2-0-4, Erica Ernst 8-3-19, Jessica Hamman 4-5-13, Brittany Ingram 1-0-3, Jehnyah Leach 0-0-0, Kanisha Pettis 3-5-12, Erica Rodgers 3-0-6, Kristin Rucks 0-0-0, Becky Spears 2-0-5, Nicole White 2-3-7.  Totals 25-16-69.  Three point goals - Pettis, Ingram, Spears.

Lincoln Land Community College (54) - Totals: 24-3-54.

 

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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.