NEWS RELEASE - 10/08/03

Lynx Lose in Five Games

Lincoln Land handed the Lincoln College volleyball team a setback in five games at Lincoln Wednesday night.   Lincoln College won the first two games, 30-21, 30-22, before Lincoln Land rebounded to win three straight, 30-27, 31-29, 15-10.
 
Lincoln College (5-12) will be in action Thursday night at the Springfield College tri-match beginning at 5 p.m.
 
Kristin Majka was the stat leader for Lincoln College with 14 points, four aces and 10 kills.  Melissa Brassard had eight points, nine kills and two blocks while Lacey Jones had eight kills and one block.  Ashley Hanson had five digs for the Lynx.
 
"We really outplayed them (Lincoln Land) but our serves really hurt us tonight," said Coach Mark Tippett.  "Serving has been one of our strong points, but tonight we just couldn't get the good serve when we needed it.  We played a solid match in all other areas as our passing and defense were both excellent.    We lost to them in three games earlier this season, so I think this shows we are improving.  We really should have won the match."

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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.