Lincoln Athletics: Activities for The Week

1Oct

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Lincoln Athletics: Activities for The Week

This Week in Lincoln Athletics Week ending October 7, 2018 home events in bold Monday, October 1, 2018 VOLLEYBALL: Home vs. Virginia State University 6:00 p.m. MANUEL RIVERO HALL Thursday, October 4, 2018 SOCCER: Home vs. University of Bridgeport 7:00 p.m. LIONS STADIUM Saturday, October 6, 2018 CROSS COUNTRY: at Cedric Walker HBCU Challenge Great American Cross Country Festival Cary, North Carolina Men: 9:30 a.m. Women: 10:05 a.m. FOOTBALL: at Virginia Union Univ...

5Dec

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THAT’S TWO IN A ROW

By: Michael Howard Last night The Lincoln University Lions rallied together to bring home their second straight win on their home court with a score of 89-79. The Lions were led by freshman forwards Deaquan Williams and Jordan Camper, both who recorded double-doubles helping the Lions to a win. The two were amongst five Lion players who scored double figures for the team. Overall, they exhibited a team effort in last night’s win shooting 43% from the field even though they were out rebounded by Clarion. Alongside Williams and Camper, guards Sean James and Gevon Arrington added a double figure scoring for the team. The Lions shot 67% from the free-throw line while Clarion only shot 51%. This is where the clear divide in ability was shown. With several of the Lion’s players scoring in do...

16Nov

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Thomas Leads the Lions

By: Sutton Sinclair On October 8th Lincoln’s Men’s Cross Country team competed in the HBCU Challenge in Cary, North Carolina, taking 6th place overall as well as finishing 3rd amongst the CIAA. The Men’s team finished with an average time of 30:41 acquiring a total of 182 points. The Lions were led by freshman Isaiah Thomas who finished with a final running time of 28:09, setting a new personal best. The team carried that momentum a week later matching up against rival Cheyney University on October 12th. Thomas, who led them to yet another win, commented on his team's performance and his future hopes; “I feel as though my team and I are prepared for the CIAA championship. We have been working hard all year. Our times have been dropping consistently as a team each week.” When asked...

Official men’s & women’s basketball schedules

1Nov

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Official men’s & women’s basketball schedules

Lions basketball schedule Men’s: 2017-18 schedule Women's: 2017-18 schedule

30Oct

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New Coach For Lincoln Lions Football

By Ryan Wilcox During the 2017 spring semester, Lincoln University appointed Reginald Byarse Jr as the new interim head football coach for the LU Lions football team. At just 29 years old, Coach Byarse currently stands as the youngest coach in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) division. A 2011 graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Byarse holds a B.S. in Sports administration. During his time as a student, he served as a volunteer coach through the Bearcat football program for two seasons, and also as an organizer for the “A Road to Follow” program for at risk youth. The Cleveland born footballer also acquired much coaching experience as he worked at several high schools, including Lusher High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Though this is Byarse’s f...

9Oct

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LIONS WIN CONFERENCE MATCHUP

Lions win Conference matchup The Lincoln University women volleyball team defeated the Bowie Bulldogs to earn their first conference win of the 2017 season. The Lions won the nights matchup of a score 3-1 lead by Mariah Russell and her stellar performance also,setting a season high CIAA record with her career high nine aces. The Lions improve to an overall 3-10 record looking to continue their hot play leading into their next matchup against CIAA opponent Virginia State University Trojans. Along with Russell’s great play Alisa Foster also added to the Lions success with her 25 assist for the night. With tonights win for the Lions it brings the Bowie Bulldogs to a 1-16 record. The Lions are back in action on Monday night on the road at VSU. The Lions jumped out to an early lead in the fi...

9Oct

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THE MADNESS IS COMING

Are you ready for the madness? Lincoln University will be hosting their annual Lion Midnight Madness this year on October 14th and 7pm at the Manuel Rivero Arena. The midnight madness will be an opportunity for the men’s and women’s basketball teams to hype up their upcoming season. The Lion madness will be open to all to come out and enjoy that evening. The madness will consist of full player introductions of both the men and women teams, coaching staff, dunk contest, skills challenge, and an alumni game. Last years dunk contest champion guard Cameron Campbell will look to retain his title as dunk contest champion after his show stealing performance dunking over his mom last year. Furthermore, there will be some fan interactions and fan contest that will allow some ...

20Sep

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Lions sports 2017-18 season

SPORTS SECTIONS (Fall Edition) Women’s Soccer: The Lincoln University women’s soccer team coached by Emmanuel Awotula assisted by Mario Bono and Terrence Davis are back in full swing for the 2017 season. Coach “E” is now entering his second year as head coach and with his squad they look to pick up where they left off last year finishing up the season strong. The Lions are lead by Jr. Kayla Butts who in her last outing recorded her first collegiate hat trick. The Lions have a pretty competitive schedule and look to try and compete and make a run at the tournament. The Lions are 2-3 so far on the season defeating Washington Adventist University and Hollins University. The Lions will be on the road for their next outing taking on Penn State- Brandywine. Cross County: (Men’s & ...

14Jun

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Defeating All Odds Through Basketball

Defeating All Odds Through Basketball Derrick Washington 06/15/2017 Coming from the gritty streets of Washington, DC, your 18th birthday is a blessing. Two kids, a world of trouble awaiting, I decided to take advantage of an opportunity. Coach John Hill, then Lincoln University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach give me an offer to attend Lincoln University. Taking advantage of this opportunity was all in good faith to set a better example for my children and other kids in my community that looked up to me. The process of getting back into school was frustrating; admissions was the first hurdle I had to jump over upon my return. With a late enrollment, not having enough transferable credits, and eventually money problems, I was ready to give up and go back home. However, the one ...

16Mar

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The Lions Get Off To a Good Start

By Michael Howard Lincoln Lion’s baseball season continues to it heat up as the team sets a Lincoln University record. The Lions pitching staff made a historic combined no hitter game against Urbana University. Marcus Castillio, sophomore pitcher for the Lincoln Lions Baseball team, explains what it feels like to be a part of such a historic win. "It feels great to be a part of school history and accomplish something rare. There was some pressure going into the last inning but I have faith in my defense behind me so that gave me the confidence to the finish the game.” Pitching staff partner Terrence Berry chimed in describing his mindset and feelings on being back this year. “It felt great, being able to compete is the best feeling an athlete can have. Having t...