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Tuesday, Feb. 28

Preachers end season with loss at regional tournament

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[FEB. 28, 2006]  DUNBAR, Wis. -- The Preachers of Lincoln Christian College ended their season with a 58-42 loss to Moody Bible Institute on Friday at the NCCAA Midwest Regional. After trailing by six points at the half, 25-19, the Preachers were outscored 33-23 after the intermission.

Howard Wickersham, who was named to the all-region second team, led LCC with 12 points, while Matt Searby, all-region honorable mention, added eight. LCC shot 29.1 percent for the game from the field and 46.2 percent from the charity stripe.

The Preachers advanced to the game with Moody by defeating Emmaus Bible College 52-50 on Thursday. Wickersham and Searby each scored 13 points, and Wickersham collected 11 rebounds. LCC led 36-27 at the half and was able to hang on for the victory even though outscored 23-16 in the second period of play.

The Preachers end their season with a record of 5-20 under first-year coach Matt Clark.

[LCC news release]

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