Lynx Basketball
LC Men Pick Up Road Win
Lady Lynx Defeats DACC

[February 03, 2017]  LC Men Pick Up Road Win - The Lincoln College Men's Basketball team traveled to Danville Area Community College on Wednesday for an MWAC match-up with the DACC Jaguars.

LC started out strong in the first half by playing some stingy defense and showing patience on the offensive end of the court. Lincoln led by 9 at the half.

In the second half, LC continued to control the tempo of play and extended their lead to 11 points with five minutes left in the game. At that point, the Jags began putting LC shooters on the free throw line. This proved to be an effective strategy as Lincoln was unable to convert several times.

DACC was able to reduce the lead to one point, but the Lynx defense responded in the final seconds to halt the comeback and give LC a 70-69 win.

Isiah Nelson lead the team with 20 points followed by Justin Parker's 18. Trayvon Tyler added 16 and Richard Simpkins 8. The Lynx shot 52% from the field. The victory improves Lincoln's record to 13-8 on the year and 1-1 in MWAC play.

On Saturday, Lincoln will travel to East Peoria, to play Illinois Central College at 3:00 p.m.

Lady Lynx Basketball Team Defeats DACC

Lincoln College Lady Lynx traveled to Danville Area Community College for a Conference game on Wednesday night and came away with an 87-72 road victory.

Lincoln jumped out to a 22-10 lead after the first quarter, thanks to some aggressive play on defense which led to numerous scoring opportunities in transition. LC led 40-29 at the half.

The Lady Lynx continued their solid effort in the second half to cruise to their 10th win of the season.

Four Lady Lynx scored in double figures on the night. Erin Young led all scorers with 32 points. Jantia Clark added 17 points. Adrienne Pritchard chipped in 14 points and Keona Bolden was good for 10. LC is now 10-10 on the year and 1-1 in MWAC play.

On Saturday Lincoln will travel to Godfrey, for a 1:00 p.m. match-up with Lewis & Clark CC.

[Dave Klemm]