NEWS RELEASE - 09/24/03

Despite Loss Coach Pleased with Effort

The Millikin JV squad defeated Lincoln College 24-30, 30-14, 30-21, 30-23 in volleyball action at Lincoln Wednesday night dropping the LC record to 2-9 for the season. 
   
Jessica Livezey led the Lynx with nine points, seven kills and two blocks while Melissa Brassard was credited with seven blocks, seven kills and seven digs.  Kristin Majka added eight kills and 12 digs while Maggie Noldan had 25 set assists and five points.
 
"I was pleased with our effort and our defensive play against a strong Millikin team," said Coach Mark Tippett.  "We gave a much better effort tonight than we did Monday and we played pretty well."
 
Lincoln College plays at Lincoln Land in Springfield Thursday night and returns home against Illinois College Tuesday.

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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 13:1 and the average class size is 16 students.