Lincoln Christian College to host NCCAA Division II Volleyball Championship

[NOV. 3, 2005]  GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The National Christian College Athletic Association will have its Division II National Volleyball Championship at Lincoln Christian College, Lincoln, Ill., Nov. 10-12. The national championship will host approximately 120 student-athletes, plus coaching staff and fans from NCCAA colleges and universities across the country. LCC's Angels will be among the participating teams volleying for the national title.

"We're excited to hold the NCCAA volleyball championship in Lincoln," said Dan Wood, executive director of the NCCAA. "Lincoln Christian's commitment to this tournament, and the assistance of Ed Plumier and Kevin Crawford of the Department of Physical Education in making this partnership a reality, is greatly appreciated. We look forward to a successful event!"

The event will open with a Christian service project on Nov. 9. Student-athletes will visit the Lincoln Christian Village Retirement Center. "This is an outstanding way in which LCC and the NCCAA can give back to the Lincoln community," said LCC volleyball coach Crawford. "We look forward to being with the residents of the Christian Village."

An evening banquet will follow the Christian service project on Wednesday. Dr. Wendell Becton, a sports physician, will be the guest speaker, challenging the championship participants to excellence. Following the banquet will be a time of prayer and praise at LCC's Focus, a scheduled worship service in LCC"s Earl C Hargrove Chapel.

Games begin Nov. 10 in the Lincoln Christian College Laughlin Center. Championship brackets are available at www.lccs.edu by clicking on "Athletics." [Schedule]

About the NCCAA

Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., the National Christian College Athletic Association is an organization of 108 Christ-centered colleges and universities with a mission of using athletic competition as an integral component of education, evangelism and encouragement. Founded in 1966, the NCCAA hosts 23 national championships and invitationals for men's and women's soccer, volleyball and basketball, football, cross country, track and field, indoor track and field, men's golf, tennis, baseball and softball.

Seeding
(Seed; school, location; regional or at-large bid; record)

1. Lincoln Christian College, Illinois; Midwest Regional champions; 21-12
2. Baptist Bible College, Pennsylvania; East Regional champions; 26-9
3. Southeastern University, Florida; South Regional champions; 27-6
4. Crown College, Minnesota; North Central Regional champions; 26-16
5. Clearwater Christian College, Florida; at-large bid; 23-16
6. Grace University, Nebraska; Southwest Regional champions; 30-3
7. Providence College, Canada; at-large bid; 24-3
8. Manhattan Christian College, Kansas; Central Regional champions; 17-6
9. Johnson Bible College, Tennessee; Mideast Regional champions; 16-16
10. Multnomah Bible College, Oregon; West Regional champions; 12-11

Lincoln Christian College match times

Nov. 10

• Noon -- vs. Johnson Bible College
• 6 p.m. -- vs. Clearwater Christian College

Nov. 11

• 10 a.m. -- vs. Manhattan Christian College
• 4 p.m. -- vs. Crown College

Nov. 12

• 10:30 a.m. -- Semifinals
• 3:30 p.m. -- Championship match

[NCCAA news release]

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