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LCU men's and women's basketball

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[January 23, 2012]  DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The Lincoln Christian University men's and women's basketball teams claimed victories over Emmaus Bible College on Saturday.

The LCU men won 73-56. After just a four-point lead heading into halftime, the Red Lions proved they were the dominant team by outscoring Emmaus by 13 in the second half.

Senior Chris Lawson made his mark on the game by putting up 18 points to lead all scorers. Junior Brady Cremeens added 17 points, 15 of which were from the 3-point line. A season-high 11 Red Lions made the score sheet, including freshman Brian Dyal and junior Justin Walen, who recorded their first points as LCU Red Lions.

The men will be back on the court when they host the tough Lindenwood University on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Laughlin Center.

The Lincoln Christian women's team beat Emmaus 53-51 on Saturday afternoon. After a 22-21 lead heading into halftime, LCU coach Bowman's team was able to seal the victory heading into the final minutes.

Freshman Tatiana Colclasure led all scorers with 31 points, 13 rebounds and eight steals. Averaging 21 points per game, the freshman is ranked third in the NCCAA Division II. Sophomore Moriah Kirkptratick recorded 12 points for the Red Lions.

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The LCU women will be back in action when they travel north to face Moody Bible Institute in Chicago on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

LCU's School of Undergraduate Studies is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association, Division II.

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[Text from file received from Lincoln Christian University]

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