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Lincoln men finish 11th at Belmont Classic meet

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PHILADELPHIA, PA. (September 27, 2008) – The Lincoln University men’s cross-country team finished 11^th overall and had four runners finish among the top 100 during the annual Belmont Classic Cross-Country meet. (RESULTS)

The Lions top finisher was sophomore English major Vincent Thomas (Columbia, PA/Columbia), who placed 31^st in a time of 29 minutes, 21.321 seconds. The other runners to place in the top 100 were sophomore health science major Tarem Cannonier (Greenburgh, PA/Woodlands), sophomore mathematics major Diedre Mcloud (Fort Lauderdale, FL/South Plantation) and freshman business major William Andrew (Danbury, CT/Danbury).

Cannonier was 63^rd in a time of 30:56.61. Mcloud crossed the finish line in 79^th place in 31:56.20. Andrew was 97^th (32:54.20).

Lincoln finished ahead of eight schools. Felician College edged Philadelphia University, 51-88 to win the meet.

Other Lincoln finishers were Jonathan Hill (103^rd, 33:29.19), Nuradyin King (112^th, 34:06.87), Todd Mason (115^th, 34:09.89), Len’l Russell (120^th, 34:40.26), and Alex Wright (141^st, 37:29.93).

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.