NEWS RELEASE - 03/05/05

John Wood Defeats Lynx in Season's Last Game - Weaver named to all-tournament team

The Lynx lost on Saturday to John Wood in the semi-finals of the Region 24 Tournament at Illinois College in Jacksonville. Illinois Central won the championship 59-57 over John Wood on Sunday. 

Lincoln's Carmen Weaver made the six player Region 24 All-Tournament Team as she averaged 17.3 points per game, shot 63% from the field and 82% from the free throw line.

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