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Preachers The Lincoln Christian College Preachers cracked
the century mark with 7:53 left in the game on their way to a 119-96
defeat of the MacMurray College Highlanders. The Preachers took an
early lead and never trailed.
LCC turned in their best offensive season output by shooting 61
percent from the field and 52.9 percent from behind the 3-point line
in the first half. They maintained the same torrid shooting in the
second half, with a final shooting percentage of 60 percent overall
and 53.8 percent from the 3-point range. They were also very
consistent at the free-throw line, making 13 of 15.
Ten different players scored for the Preachers, with seven in
double figures. They were led by Jon Wallace with 25 points and 12
rebounds. Wallace received a lot of help from Landan Callahan with
21; Kyle Wilson with 17, including 5-for-9 on 3-pointers; Adam
Everett with 16, with 4-for-7 on 3-pointers; Josiah Brock with 12
points, five assists and four blocked shots; and Matt Searby and
Alex Bond with 10 points each. Searby also contributed a game-high
12 assists.
MacMurray placed four scorers in double figures, led by Neil
Compton with 24.
The 8-17 Preachers will play Saturday at Fontbonne University.
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Score by periods |
1st |
2nd |
Total |
| MacMurray |
46 |
50 |
96 |
| Lincoln Christian |
61 |
58 |
119 |
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Angels
The Angels of Lincoln Christian College played one of their
better games of the year before dropping a six-point decision to the
Highlanders of MacMurray College. After leading 30-29 at the half,
the score was very close until the final three minutes, when MacMurray
was able to prevail with a final score of 61-55.
The 2-24 Angels were led in scoring by Emma Hanford with 17,
Jessica Blythe 14, Kim Kersey 11 and Danielle Snider 10. Kersey was
3-for-6 on 3-pointers.
MacMurray placed three in double figures, led by Abby Lowe with
19, Rachel Rogers 14 and Rene Evans 14.
The Angels will also be playing at Fontbonne University on
Saturday.
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Score by periods |
1st |
2nd |
Total |
| MacMurray |
29 |
32 |
61 |
| Lincoln Christian |
30 |
25 |
55 |
[Text
from file received from Jack A. Getchel,
LCC sports information director]
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