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Blanchard and Johnson help Lincoln tie up Trinity, 1-1

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 14, 2008) – The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania women’s soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw at Trinity (D.C.) University Tuesday evening. Sophomore Shaynita Blanchard scored the Lady Lions. Freshman keeper Brittany Johnson was terrific in goal making several key saves and giving Lincoln an opportunity to win. (BOXSCORE TO BE POSTED LATER)

Also turning in strong efforts for Lincoln (4-8-2 overall) were Tanina Cook, Tia Redden and Leslie Jefferson. It was the second year in a row that Lincoln and Trinity played to a tie. Lincoln will have three more opportunities to establish a program record for wins in a season. The Lady Lions have scored 30 goals this season, a new program standard.

The Lady Lions return to action Thursday afternoon when it hosts Valley Forge Christian College beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Athletes of the Week

Sharay DuBose

Women's Basketball

DuBose scored a career-high 22 points during Lincoln's defeat to Fayetteville State on Saturday Jan. 3. This is the second time this season, DuBose was named Lincoln Athlete of the Week. She also made a career-high four 3-pointers against the Broncos. DuBose notched her first career double-double (14 points, 11 rebounds) against Millersville on Dec. 6. DuBose scored 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting against Elizabeth City State. DuBose also finished with six rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes against ECSU. She scored 18 points in her first career game against Briarcliffe College. DuBose, who started against Briarcliffe, was named to the James A. Richardson all-tournament team after averaging a team-high 16.5 points and 4.0 rebounds. In addition, she has shot 50 percent or better from the field in four games. DuBose leads Lincoln in scoring (15.6) and free-throw percentage (46-for-58, 79.3%). She was named to the WCU Alumni Classic all-tournament team. Second on the team in steals with 16. DuBose has scored at least 15 points in eight games this season. DuBose leads Lincoln in scoring.

Damian Hyman

Men's Basketball

Hyman scored 21 points for Lincoln during its 90-78 defeat to Fayetteville State Saturday evening. Hyman leads Lincoln with 32 3-pointers. He is 32-for-96 from beyond the arc. Hyman is averaging 16.8 points, which is second on the team. He is also averaging 4.9 rebounds. Hyman has made at least five 3-pointers in four games this season (Bowie State, Virginia Union, Elizabeth City State and Holy Family). Hyman averages 36 minutes. Hyman has scored 18 or more points five times this season (Bowie State-18, Saint Paul’s-22, Virginia Union-18, Holy Family-25, Fayetteville State-21). In six games against CIAA opponents, Hyman is averaging 17.3 points. Hyman also enjoys playing on Tuesday’s. In two games on Tuesday, Hyman is averaging 23.5 points per game.