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Here's what's happening in Lincoln Blue Tiger Athletics!
GOLF
The Lincoln University Blue Tiger Golf team finished in 2nd at the PGA National Minority Golf Tournament. Individually, Kortland Ware ended up in 4th place. Dan Frost and Justin Ware finished in a tie for 5th place. Aaron Murphy ended in a tie for 8th place. Rudulfo Gamiño The tournament concluded Sunday in Port St. Lucie, Florida..
Click here for scores
SOFTBALL
Congratulations to Freshman Jessica Moore (Holts Summit) as she was selected 2nd Team All-Conference. Although she missed 12 games with a bone contusion, she came back to be a catalyst for the Blue Tiger Softball Team as she lead the Heartland Conference in batting average (.452) Moore has now set two new records for the Lincoln Softball program, best single season batting average (.452) and most hits in a single season (52), she tied the most stolen bases record (17) and looks to improve her numbers as she continues to be an asset.
BASEBALL
The Lincoln University Blue Tiger Baseball team took a series from the Aggies from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. It was more than just a conference battle...Mother Nature joined in. The opening double header was scheduled for noon, and got a late start because of rain. Saturday's 9 inning matchup was scheduled to begin at 2, right after graduation, and luckily got underway a little early to get in at least a couple of inning.
Game 1 (Friday)
Lincoln 4
OPSU 1
Dustin Bess gets the win.
Game 2 (Friday)
Blue Tigers 5
Aggies 14
Andy Moss gets the loss
As high as the score was for Game 2, Game 3 was even higher.
The score:
Game 3 (Saturday)
Lincoln 19
Oklahoma Panhandle 2
Dan Scanio gets the win...but it is important to note that only 2 complete innings were played when the game had to be called on account of the rain.
It was also Senior Day for the Blue Tigers. The Senior Class of 2008: Dan Scanio (a Blue Tiger for 1 season), Blake Jones, Mike Rodgers, Mike Overman, Mat Bolzenius (all Blue Tigers for 2 seasons)...and Sean Weber and Justin Holliday (Blue Tigers for 4 years). Congratulations Gentlemen. Thank you for the memories, and your talents. Good Luck in the future!
This wraps up the 2008 Baseball Season. One game better than last season!
2 Lincoln University Blue Tigers have been named to the 2nd team All Heartland Conference Baseball Team. Catcher Dan Struemph and Outfielder Mike Overman were chosen by the conference head baseball coaches. Congratulations!
GOLF
Great news for 3 Lincoln University Blue Tiger Men's Golfers. The Heartland Conference Head Men's Golf Coaches have selected this year's
All-Conference Team. Blue Tigers Dan Frost, Rodolfo Gamiño and Aaron Murphy have all been recognized. Senior Dan Frost was named to the Conference First Team. Senior Rodolfo Gamiño and Junior Aaron Murphy were named to the Second Team.
Congratulations!
SOFTBALL
The softball team defeated the Aggies from Oklahoma Panhandle State University in the 1st round of the Heartland Conference Tournament.
The final score:
Lincoln 6
Oklahoma Panhandle 1
The Lincoln University Blue Tiger Softball Team lost their game in the 2nd round to #1 seed St. Mary's.
The final score:
Blue Tigers 0
Rattlers 8
After a tough game with the St. Edwards Hilltoppers, the Lincoln University Blue Tigers are out of the Heartland Conference Tournament
in San Antonio, Texas.
The final score:
Lincoln 0
St. Edwards 3
Congratulations on a tournament appearance, and a strong ending to the season!
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At the Annual Lincoln University Athletic Department Banquet
Wednesday evening,
Wilbert Walker was named the 2008 Lincoln University Male Athlete of the Year. Wilbert entered the NCAA Indoor Championships with the nation's top Division II marks in the Long Jump, and the Triple Jump. He set those records at the 2006 Outdoor Championships. He continued his winning streak by winning the Division II National Championship in the Long Jump (7.69 meters), and in the Triple Jump (16.39 meters).
He is a Junior from St. Thomas, Jamaica.
Marcia Woolery was named the 2008 Lincoln University Female Athlete of the Year. Marcia placed 2nd in the 200 meter dash, and 6th in the 60 meter dash at the NCAA Division II National Championships in March. She is a Senior from Kingston, Jamaica.
The Championships were held in Mankato, Minnesota.
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TENNIS
Great news for the Lincoln University Blue Tigers Women's Tennis Team. The Heartland Conference Head Women's Tennis Coaches have selected this year's
All-Conference Team. Blue Tiger Ana Lidon was selected for the Heartland All Conference Women's Tennis Team. Congratulations!
TENNIS
Last Friday, the Lincoln University Blue Tigers Women's Tennis team competed in the Heartland Conference Tournament in Austin, texas. The women lost 5-0 to St. Mary's.
TRACK
Lincoln University Blue Tiger sprinters have done well again. Keneisha Jones placed 1st in the Women's 400 m dash (58.15),
and Rupert Smith won the Men's 400 m dash (49.96 this weekend at the
Dewey Allgood Invitational in Rolla, Missouri.
For complete results click here
Another squad of athletes travelled to Fayetteville, Arkansas for the John McDonnell Invitational at the University of Arkansas. Natoya Thompson won the Women's High Jump in the Heptathlon (1.72m). On the men's side, Kawayne Fisher won the 100 m dash (10.53) and the 200 m dash (21.23). The Blue Tigers also won the 4 x 100 m relay
For complete results, click here
TRACK
Lincoln University Blue Tiger Long Jumper Wilbert Walker has won the NCAA Division II Indoor Championship in the Long Jump (7.69m). Walker has also won the NCAA Division II Indoor Championship in the Triple Jump (16.39m). Several other Blue Tigers competed well enough to net Lincoln 3rd place for the Women's team, and 6th place for the Men's team.
Go Blue Tigers!!!
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