Women's Basketball - Lynx Come Back to Defeat ICC
 

[January 26, 2018] 

The Lincoln College Women’s Basketball team was able to run their record to 16-1 on Wednesday evening by defeating the #8 ranked Illinois Central College (ICC) Cougars 67-64.

The win did not come easy as ICC grabbed the early momentum and led LC by six points at halftime (32-26). The Lady Lynx turned things around in the third quarter by increasing their intensity on defense which led to more turnovers and opportunities on the offensive end of the court. Lincoln outscored ICC 22 to 15 in the third quarter to take a one-point lead into the final period. Lincoln was able to hold off ICC the rest of the way for a three-point victory.

Lincoln College Coach Matt Vavro was impressed by his team’s composure down the stretch. “I thought our girls really executed well offensively in the 4th quarter and didn’t hit the panic button when we got down,” he said. “At halftime, I stressed to just keep fighting and take it one possession at a time.”

Sophomore Erynn Young (Indianapolis) led LC in scoring with 20 points. Young also had 6 assists and 2 rebounds. Allysah Boothe, a freshman guard from Evanston High School, had 15 points and 4 steals. Sophomore Nautica Preston (Chicago) had 13 points and freshman Kaleia Monteiro (Rockford) led all players with 12 rebounds and scored 8 points.

“This was a huge win for our program as it puts us at 2-0 in Region 24 play,” said Coach Vavro. “To beat such a quality team in ICC should give our team a lot of confidence going forward.”

In addition to a spectacular performance on the court, this game was special due to the fact that it was Breast Cancer Awareness Night at LC. Fans wore pink and the gym was decorated as well. The event was one that Coach Vavro found significant. “Having lost someone in my family to the disease, it was great to see the pink on the court and in the stands,” he said.

Next up for Lincoln is another Region opponent in Parkland College. LC will travel to Champaign to take on the #18 ranked Cobras on Saturday at 1:00 pm.

[Mark Tippett
Lincoln College
Sports Information]