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Lincoln women capture third straight NCAA crown Abilene, Texas - On their way to a three-peat, the Lincoln University women dominated the field as they won their third consecutive NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday night. Lincoln scored 53 points in three events: 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 hurdles to overtake Cal State-Bakersfield, which finished second with 53 points (all from throwers), and held the lead until Lincoln scored 21 points in the 100 meters to give the Lady Blue Tigers a 57-53 lead. Lincoln would not be touched the rest of the way as it scored the most points by a championship team since Abilene Christian University scored 145 points in 1999, the last time ACU won the outdoor national title. Shandra Brown was a double-winner for the Blue Tigers, taking first in the 100- (11.59) and 200-meter (23.60) dashes.
05/31/ 2005 Baseball: The Blue Tiger men end the season with an overall record of 17-39 and a Heartland Conference mark of 9-31. Softball: The Lady Blue Tigers end tough season with a 9-26 record. One bright spot was sophomore shortstop Lesley Osborne, who was named to the Heartland Conference All-Tournament team. Women's Tennis: The Lady Blue Tiger Tennis team played well this season and enjoyed some individual accolades as Victoria Garcia and Anastasia Cisco were selected to the Heartland Conference At-Large All-Tournament team. Golf: Senior Adam Hoffman was named to the 2005 2nd Team All-Heartland Conference team. May 10, 2005 Juco Standout Player Signs with Lincoln North Arkansas Community College player Sanchez Dade on Tuesday signed with the Lincoln University men's basketball program. Dade, who can play either shooting guard or small forward, averaged 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game last season at North Arkansas Community College, in Harrison, AR. He shot 50 percent from the field, 34 percent from the 3-point line, and 62 percent from the free-throw line. " He comes from a winning program. He's a winner," said Head Coach Charles Terry. "He's more of a slasher type. Very good on-the-ball defender. Just one of those tough kids. He's just a good kid. Versatile. Just a good solid player. We are very happy to have Sanchez join our program" Sanchez was a NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball All-Region selection this season May 10, 2005 Colorado Juco Player Inks with Lincoln Taeshaud Jackson, a 6-8 post player from Denver, CO and Otero Junior College, signed a National Letter of Intent with the Blue Tigers. While at Otero Junior College, Jackson played an important role for Otero JC. " We’re very proud that Taeshaud joined our program," said Head Coach Charles Terry. "He’s a very explosive post player that brings another dimension to our interior." " We think he can help us immediately defensively," continued Terry. "He comes from a great program and has been well coached. He will know how to bring some defensive intensity to this level."
Lemar Parrish named new Blue Tiger football coach The Lincoln University football program will be headed by one our most high-profile players in history.
Parrish, a graduate of Lincoln University, has a long history with the Blue Tiger football team, both on the field and from the sidelines. He played for legendary coach Dwight T. Reed from 1966-1969. Parrish returned to Lincoln University in 1999, when the school revived the football team after a ten-year absence. Since his return he has served as coach for defensive backs and special teams and most recently as defensive coordinator. Parrish’s number was retired in 2001, making him only the second player in school history to receive such an honor. Parrish played for thirteen seasons in the National Football League as a defensive back. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1970 and was named Rookie of the Year. He is still third on the Bengals’ all-time return yardage list with 354 yards. In 1977, Parrish went on to play for the Washington Redskins, where he was named MVP in 1981. He also played for the Buffalo Bills before retiring in 1983. During his career, Parrish led the NFL in punt returns in 1970, pass interceptions in 1979 and 1981 and was elected to the Pro Bowl eight times. Lincoln University Golf Team Wins Championship The Lincoln University Blue Tiger Golf Team captured the Division II title at the 19 th National Minority College Championship, held May 6-8, 2005 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The team finished with a score of 928. Second place Fayetteville State University ended the tourney, two strokes back at 930, while Benedict College placed third with a score of 952. Lincoln golfer Adam Hoffman finished in second place in Division II with a 221. Dan Frost tied for fifth place with a score of 232. Approximately 100 golfers from 21 colleges and universities competed in the event. "Lincoln Locomotive" Leo Lewis to be inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame Jefferson City, Mo. -- Former Lincoln University football great Leo Lewis has been selected as a Class of 2005 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame. Lewis was a record breaking running back for the Lincoln University football team from 1951-1954. During that time, Lewis set school records for touchdowns in a season (22), touchdowns in a career (64), rushing yards in a season (1,239) and career rushing yards. The Lincoln University Athletic Department will retire Lewis' jersey #30 as a remembrance of his performance and dedication to the University. Lewis officially retired from the Athletic Department as of June 30, 2000 (4,457). Lewis was born in Des Moines, Iowa, February 4, 1933. He attended John Marshall High School in St. Paul, MN and was all-city in basketball and football. He received a B.S. at Lincoln University and a M.Ed. at the University of Missouri. His football career at college was stellar. He was an all-Midwest Athletic Association first team all-star running back from 1951 through 1954, Pittsburgh Courier All-American three times, Associated Press Little All-American twice and Phillip-Morris All-American in 1953. Lewis starred in the backfield at Lincoln and became known as the “Lincoln Locomotive.” Following graduation in 1954, Lewis was drafted by the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League, but it was in the CFL that he made his greatest mark. In 11 seasons with Winnipeg, he earned All-Pro honors six times solidifying is position among the league’s all-time best and securing him a place in the CFL Hall of Fame. After his retirement from playing, Lewis returned to the Lincoln University campus, coaching football and women’s basketball. A very active and devoted community member, Lewis, who resides in Columbia, MO, participates in the National Youth Sports Program and is a member of the Mason, Kiwanis and Imperial Clubs. Lewis and fellow inductees will be honored during ceremonies at the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana August 12-13, 2005. For more information about the College Football Hall of Fame, call 1-800-486-1865 ext 16 or visit www.footballfoundation.com
11 / 23 / 04 Elfreda Reid Selected Co-Player of the Week Even though the Lady Blue Tigers have started the season off 0-2, one of their player’s was still honored for her play on the court. Elfreda Reid, a 6’3 senior center from Palmers Cross, Jamaica, was chosen co-player of the week in the Heartland Conference, along with Eafton Hill from Drury University. For the week of November 15-21 Reid averaged 13 points and 13 rebounds in two games for Lincoln. While Lincoln started off losing their first two games of the season, Reid’s 26 points accounted for close to a third of her teams points while she shot 67 percent (10-15) from the field and added four blocks and two assists. *** Southern Illinois Salukis trounce Lincoln Blue Tigers 95-52. Lincoln tops Columbia College in exhibition action at home, 63-59. 2004 Heartland Conference Champions Lincoln Captures 2004 Cross-Country Title By Darren Smith The Lincoln University Blue Tiger women went to San Antonio for the 2004 Heartland Conference Cross Country Championships and came back home with a title to show for it. While St. Mary's Tara Wicketts finished just ahead of Blue Tiger Kelly Marshall in the field in the 6K run with a time of 24:34, Lincoln put three other runners in the field's top seven for the team crown. Marshall led the way with a second place finish with a time of 24 minutes and 41 seconds. Meleshia Spencer, Lilieth Simms and Nikkisha Maynard finished fifth, sixth and seventh, respectively, all within 37 seconds apiece. Marlene Smith and Nikita McCree round out the team scores with 19th and 23rd place finishes 09/03/04 Bearcat Cross Country Invitational results click here. 08 / 27 / 04 Shandria Brown Finishes Fourth in the 400 Meter Relay By Darren Smith Running in her first Olympic Games, Blue Tiger track star Shandria Brown and her teammates finished fourth in the finals of the 400 meter relay today in Athens, Greece. Brown, a senior sprinter who is a 7-time national champion, ran for her home country of the Bahamas. Running the third leg, her team ran a time of 42.69 seconds. Jamaica won the gold medal with a time of 41.73 seconds. The US team consisting of Marion Jones failed to finished the race. LU President Henson, when notified of Brown's placement said, "We certainly are proud of Shandria running for her country as well as for her school, but I am proud of her individually for accomplishing a goal that she set out for herself. It is an honor she has achieved and should be proud of." LU track head coach Victor Thomas added, "Shandria does what she did best and that was run her best every time out. I am extremely proud of her about what she did and how she performed today. I am looking forward to coaching her this upcoming season." Brown will return to the school next week following the closing ceremonies that will be held on Sunday. She will be looking to become a 3-time national champion in the 100 and 200 meter dash, as well as the 4*100 meter relay. 08 / 26 / 04 Shandria Brown to Compete In 400m Relay Final By Darren Smith Lincoln University Blue Tiger track star Shandria Brown will compete tomorrow night for the gold medal in the 400m relay at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. She is running for her home country of the Bahamas. In today’s first round heat, Brown, a senior, ran the third leg as their team placed second behind the United States (41.92) with a time of 43.02 seconds. In the finals tomorrow, they will run in lane three as they try to repeat as Olympic champions. To see Shandria compete, tune into NBC tonight during the 9 o’clock hour to watch the race on tape delay. SHANDRIA BROWN TO RUN IN THE 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES By Darren Smith Lincoln University Blue Tiger track star Shandria Brown, fresh off of repeating as NCAA champion in the 100 and 200-meter dash and 4*100-meter relay at the outdoor championships, will represent her home country of the Bahamas and Lincoln University at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Brown, a senior, is a 7-time national champion and will compete on the 4*100-meter relay team. She placed second in the Olympic Trials in the 100 meter dash to qualify for the team. The Bahamas team captured the 400-meter relay gold medal in the 2000 summer games. Head Coach Victor Thomas is excited at the prospects of Brown winning a medal saying, “Shandria ran extremely well during her trials and I expect her to represent her country and Lincoln well at the Olympics. All of Missouri, especially Jefferson City should be pulling for her. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Shandria, so I know that her teammates are praying for her success. Lincoln had an alumni in Lorraine Graham running in the 2000 games, but never have they had a current student participating, so this is will be a historic occasion once again for our institution.” “Shandria is everything that we at Lincoln strive for our students to be," said LU President Dr. David B. Henson. "Not only is she an outstanding athlete, which this great honor shows, but she is an outstanding student as well. It is with great pride and honor to have her represent our university at the Olympic Games next week.” First round heats for the 400-meter relay will begin on August 26th with the finals on the 27th. 05 / 30 / 04 LU wins ANOTHER national championship WALNUT, Calif. -- Lincoln University continued its dominance in women's track and field on Saturday night, as the Blue Tigers won their third straight national championship. The Blue Tigers captured their second straight NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championship, adding it to the indoor national title they won earlier this year. The title didn't come without drama, however. Adams State led Lincoln 78-75 heading into the final event of the night, the 4x400-meter relay. In that race, Lincoln came away with 10 points thanks to a win in 3:38.35 by the team of Lilieth Simms, Marlene Smith, Kelly Marshall and Moya Thompson. Adams State, meanwhile, settled for sixth place and just three points, giving Lincoln an 85-81 edge in the final score. Lincoln won four other events in the three-day event at the campus of Cal Poly Pomona. Shandria Brown had two of the wins, as she took first in the 100-meter dash (11.33) and 200-meter dash (23.16). Brown was also part of the other win, as the 4x100-meter relay team that included Simmy George, Smith and Thompson won in a time of 44.80. Thompson had the other win, as she took first in the 400-meter dash (52.61). Among the other results for Lincoln: * Simms placed fourth in the 400-meter dash (54.49) and eighth in the 800-meter run (2:20.60). * Marshall finished seventh in the 800-meter run (2:17.40) and eighth in the 400-meter dash (55.53). * George took third in the 100-meter dash (11.53) and sixth in the 200-meter dash (23.89). * Smith took third in the 400-meter dash (53.71). * Thompson placed fourth in the 200-meter dash (23.83). * Nikita McCree took fifth in the 400-meter hurdles (1:00.43). * Elfreda Reid finished seventh in the shot put (46-2 1/2). On the men's side, Lincoln tied for fifth with 30 points. Abilene Christian won the title with 75 points, while St. Augustine's was second with 74. Lerone Clark was the lone national champion for the Blue Tigers, as he won the 100-meter dash in a time of 10.16. Clark also finished fifth in the 200-meter dash (21.07) and was part of Lincoln's 4x100-meter relay team that finished second in 39.60. The other team members were Jody Muschette, Antwane President and Lawrence Dell. President finished third in the 400-meter hurdles (50.96) and Brandon Jones was seventh in the high jump (6-11 3/4). 05 / 04 / 04 Keyshawn LuGrand and Nikkisha Maynard Named Blue Tiger Athletes of the Year By Darren Smith At the annual Lincoln University Blue Tiger Athletic Banquet, Keyshawn LuGrand was named the Male Athlete of the Year. For the second consecutive year in a row, Nikkisha Maynard walked away with the top honors again as the Female Athlete of the Year. Both individuals are members of the track and field team. LuGrand, a senior from Fulton, MO is a 7-time All-American runner who competes in the 400 meter dash, 4*100m relay and 4*400m relay. At the 2004 NCAA Indoor Championships, he was on the relay team that placed second in the 4*400m and fifth in the 400m dash. He was also a member of the 2003 NCAA Indoor 4*400m relay championship team. Maynard, a senior from Barbados, is an 11-time All-American who competes in the heptathlon, long jump, 60m and 100m hurdles. She is a 3-time national champion (2003 outdoor: heptathlon, 100m hurdles; 2004: 60m hurdles) and a member of the 2003 outdoor and 2004 indoor national championship women’s track team. At the NCAA Indoor Banquet in March Maynard was named 2004 South Central Region Female Athlete of the Year and the 2004 NCAA Division II Female Track and Field Athlete of the Year. 04 / 19/ 04 Blue Tiger run over competition at KU Relays Lawrence, KS – Over the weekend the Lincoln University track team had a superior performance in Lawrence, Kansas. Competing at the KU Relays, the Blue Tigers came away from the meet with 5 first-place finishes, while setting four meet records in both the men and women 4x100 and 4x400 meter relays. The 4*100 meter relay team of Karen Robinson, Simmy George, Marlene Smith and Moya Thompson won with a time of 45.26 seconds. The 4*100 meter relay team of Lerone Clarke, Jody Muschette, Lawrence Dell and Lansford Spence won with a time of 39.73 seconds. Antwane President, Lansford Spence, Keyshawn Lugrand and Fabian Felix of the 4x400 meter relay won with a time of 3:08.44. Lilieth Simms, Marlene Smith, Nikita McCree and Moya Thompson of the 4x400 relay team won their race with a time of 3:39.64. In individual performances, Junior Lerone Clarke took 4th in the invitation 100-meter, while, Lawrence Dell finish 4th in the college 100-meter dash. All-American Moya Thompson placed second in the 200-meter dash with an automatic time of 23.61 In the 400-meter dash, Keyshawn Lugrand finished 2nd and Carlington Marsh 4th, respectively. Finishing in the top eight in other events were Antwane President in the 400-meter hurdle, Nikita McCree in the 400-meter hurdle and Kelly Marshall in the 800-meter run. 04 / 13 / 04 Blue Tigers Qualify Many For National Championships By Darren Smith The Lincoln University Blue Tiger track and field team still a month removed from their showing in the indoor national championships, will travel with a packed squad to California in May. The women, who won the outdoor title last year and won the indoor title last month, have qualified nine so far in hopes of repeating. On the men side, the Blue Tigers will also send nine as they will be looking for their first ever national championship. They came away with a fourth place finish in the indoor championships last month. The Blue Tigers are coached by Victor Thomas, who was recently named NCAA South Central Region Track Coach of the Year. The NCAA 2004 Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships will be held at Cal-State Polytechnic University, Pomona in Walnut, California, from May 27-29. The athletes and the events they qualified in are as followed: Women Men 03 / 19 / 04 FOUR BLUE TIGERS NAMED TO By Darren Smith The Heartland Conference announced four Lincoln University Blue Tiger student-athletes that have been named to the 2004 All-Heartland Conference Teams. Rhonda John led the way for the women as she was selected to the first team for the second year in a row. John, a junior, was the team’s leading scorer averaging 15.2 ppg and 8.3 rpg. She led the conference in assists and was second in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots and steals. Shara Tauai, a senior from Verona, MO, made the second team. She was second on the team in scoring and led the conference in blocked shots. Calynn Nimmo, a senior from Kahoka, MO was named to the honorable mentioned team. Nimmo was second in the conference in assists, free throw percentage and third in three point field goals made. Junior shooting guard D.J. Hogue, was named by the conference as Co-Newcomer of the Year, along with St. Mary’s J.J. Edwards. He was also selected to the Heartland Conference honorable mention team. Hogue was the team’s leading scorer with 14.8 points per game. 03 / 13 / 04
LADY BLUE TIGERS WIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!! By Darren Smith The Lincoln University Lady Blue Tigers Track and Field Team won their first ever Indoor National Championship at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center in Boston. The men finished fourth overall with a total of 33 points in their highest showing ever. Lincoln was led by senior Nikkisha Maynard who won the 60 Meter Hurdles (8.67) and finished second in the long jump (19-02.75). Sophomore Marlene Smith took the top honor in the 400 Meter Dash (55.05) and teammate Moya Thompson finished a close second (55.16). Lincoln, coached by Victor Thomas, secured first place in the overall championship in the final event of the day by finishing second place in the 4x400 relay. Lincoln tallied 64 points to capture its first NCAA Indoor Championship. Adams State was second with 50 points. The Lady Blue Tigers will now set their sights on defending their outdoor national championship, which will take place May 27-30, in Los Angles, CA. Final results from Saturday’s events (places in parenthesis): 03 / 12 / 04 MAYNARD NAMED DIVISION II FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR; THOMAS NAMED REGIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR March 11, 2003 By Darren Smith On the eve of competition, both Lincoln University Blue Tiger track star Nikkisha Maynard and Head Track Coach Victor Thomas walked away with some prestigious awards Thursday evening at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Banquet. Maynard, a senior from Barbados who is competing in the heptathlon and 60-meter hurdles this weekend, was named the 2004 Division II Female Track Athlete of the Year. She was also named South Central Regional Athlete of the Year. She won the outdoor national championship in the heptathlon and 100-meter hurdles in 2003, while placing second in both outdoor and indoor in the long jump. Thomas, who led the women’s track team to the university’s first ever national championship, was named the 2004 South Central Regional Coach of the Year. This weekend he has coached 20 Lincoln University Blue Tigers to the indoor national championships. *** Lincoln University has established a tradition of excellence in intercollegiate athletics. Through athletics, the goals of the Athletic Department are: To promote the education and development of student-athletes through participation in intercollegiate athletics. To create school pride and spirit throughout the entire Lincoln community including students, alumni, staff and friends of the university. The university takes pride in the accomplishments of our student-athletes both on and off the playing fields. While competition is important, the overall development of young men and women is essential to our society. We are committed to preparing young people for productive careers upon completion of their athletic eligibility. Lincoln University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes in the Heartland Conference. |
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