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[February 29, 2008]  DUBUQUE, Iowa -- "The girls did a great job tonight. They really stepped it up and showed that they weren't ready for their season to be done," said coach Amanda Bowman as the Lincoln Christian College Angels won their opening game at the NCCAA Division II Midwest Regional tournament at Dubuque, Iowa. The 3-25 Angels defeated Northland Baptist Lady Pioneers 66-62 and will play against Grace Bible College at 7 p.m. Friday.

The win broke a 12-game losing streak and avenged a 48-45 loss to Northland on Nov. 10.

The Angels were led by Jessica Blythe with 21 points, including five 3-pointers; Emma Hanford with 17 points; and Danielle Snider with 12 points. Tasha Brown was strong on the boards, gathering in 13 rebounds.

The regional title game is at 1 p.m. Saturday, with the winner advancing to the NCCAA Division II national tournament March 11-15 at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Ky.

Score by periods

1st

2nd

Total

Lincoln Christian 29 37 66
Northland Baptist 32 30 62

Text from file received from Jack A. Getchel, LCC sports information director]

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