NEWS RELEASE - 04/13/04

Split Against Lewis and Clark

GODFREY - Amanda Chrisos (7-9) threw a six hit shutout to lead Lincoln College to a doubleheader split against Lewis and Clark here Tuesday afternoon, 1-0. Lewis and Clark won the first game 3-0.

" This was an important win for us," said Coach John Andrews. "It knocked them out of first place in the conference and moved us up to fifth." Lincoln College scored the lone run of the second game in the sixth inning. Kelly Nader walked, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Beth Smith and moved to third on an infield out off the bat of Nicole Dearing. She then scored the only run of the game on a wild pitch.

Chrisos struck out three and walked one in throwing the complete game shutout. LC was able to connect for just two hits in the contest, one each from Stetter and Shaw.

In the first game losing pitcher Kelly Nader allowed five hits and five walks while striking out four. The Lynx left eight runners on base as they were unable to dent the scoreboard.
         

First Game  
Lincoln College 000 000 0 - 0 - 4 - 2
Lewis and Clark 102 000 x - 3 - 5 - 2
Second Game  
Lincoln College 000 001 0 - 1 - 2 - 1
Lewis and Clark 000 000 0 - 0 - 6 - 1

 

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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.