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Softball team displays Halloween spirit while providing plenty of treats

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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA. (November 5, 208) -- The Lincoln Softball team participated in the annual Oxford Halloween parade on Thursday October 30. (VIEW PHOTO GALLERY)

The team marched and handed out candy to the children attending. The biggest hit by far was the appearance of the school mascot. The Lincoln Lion gave out hugs and hi-fives to the delight of many children.

“We had to stop many times along the parade route because children and adults wanted to pose for pictures with our mascot” said Coach Chris Cummings. “I think it was a big hit and I think the team had just as much fun as the crowd did. Alisa Davis did a great job in the mascot costume”

Besides extending good will to the local community it helped to promote the fledgling program which is entering its second year as a varsity sport.

The Lincoln softball team begins its season with a home doubleheader against Columbia Union College on March 1, 2009 starting at 2:00 p.m. The Lady Lions will play their home games at the Oxford Athletics Association.

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.