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WILMINGTON, Del. (September 13, 2008) – Battling through a muddy, slippery and hilly course, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania sophomore Vincent “Blizzard” Thomas and junior Alisha McKeithian were the highest finishers for the men’s and women’s, respectively, cross-country teams Saturday afternoon at the Carousel. (RESULTS COMING LATER)

Thomas led a group of eight runners across the finish line in Lincoln’s season-opening meet by finishing 34^th overall in a time of 32 minutes, 9.60 seconds. McKeithan crossed the finish line in 39^th place in a time of 24:49.44.

“This will probably be the hardest course we’ll see all year,” Thomas said.

“Personally, I felt that I ran a bad race especially from how I finished last year. Plus I didn’t go into the race with as much confidence as I had last year. We can only build from today. I was happy that the whole team finished no matter what place they came in and that the women held their own.”

The other finishers for the men were sophomore Tarem Cannonier (47^th, 33:16.53), sophomore Diedre McLoud (71^st, 35:17.73), freshman Lenil Russell (72^nd, 35:20.57), junior Todd Mason (92^nd, 38:33.40), sophomore Alex Wright (96^th, 40:20.97), Nuradyin King (102^nd, 43:05.54) and freshman Kerrington Moxley (109^th, 47:16.58).

Sophomore Kristina Rembert was 44^th on the women’s side in a time of 25:10.68. The Lincoln cross-country team will travel to Virginia State University next Saturday morning.

“We’re excited to be heading to Virginia State because usually we don’t travel outside of Pennsylvania or Delaware for cross-country meets,” Thomas said. “We’re looking forward to competing and running on an unfamiliar course.”

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Athletes of the Week

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.

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.