Lewis & Clark advances to NJCAA Division II Nationals

16/03/2010 15:32:00 Earl Austin

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Lewis & Clark Community College advanced to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II National Tournament in Danville, Ill.

The Trailblazers (25-7) will open play in the national tournament on
Tuesday against St. Clair County Community College (Mich.) at 3 p.m.

Lewis & Clark earned its berth to the national tournament with a 72-62
victory over Illinois Central in the NJCAA Region 24 championship game
in Shawnee, Ill. The Trailblazers are making their third appearance in
the national tournament. They also advanced to Danville in 2004 and
2007.

Head coach Deon Thomas was voted the Region 24 Coach of the Year in his
first year at the helm.

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Earl Austin Jr. on 21/03/2010 21:21:40

Update: Lewis & Clark finished fourth at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Danville, Ill. The Trailblazers were defeated by Cincinnati State Technical Community College 87-85 in double overtime. The also dropped an 81-72 double-overtime loss to Kirkwood C.C. in the third-place game. Lewis & Clark finished the season with a 27-9 record in the first year under the direction of head coach Deon Thomas.

Earl Austin Jr. on 21/03/2010 21:21:40

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