Hall of Fame Inductees
The 1982-83 Men's Basketball team; coached by Melvin Jones, got hot when it counted, beating Philadelphia Pharmacy; Cabrini; and Spring Garden College to capture the NAIA District 19 Championship.  The championship game at Spring Garden was won 46-45 on a Mike Whaley basket with just four seconds left. Winning the championship qualified Lincoln for the NAIA National Tournament held at Kemper Arena in Kansas City. It was the Lions first and only trip to the NAIA National Championship Tournament. Lincoln lost their first round game to Saginaw Valley State and finished their season with a 17-13 record.
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