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As a freshman at Goshen College, Lindsay played in all 30 varsity games averaging 20.8 minutes per game. She was privileged to start two games in the place of injured starters. She led the Maple Leafs in scoring on four occasions (22, 22, 18, 17), hit six (6) three-pointers in one game, five (5) three-pointers in another, four (4) in two others, and totaled 54 three-pointers for the season. Her 54 three-pointers enabled her to achieve the fourth highest total in one season (behind star Kris Johnson who hit 58 this season, 61 in 1999-2000, and behind all time leader Miranda Cook who scored 64 in 1995-1996). Her 54 three-pointers was the highest total of any freshman in Goshen College Women's Basketball history. She totaled 283 points her first season which was the highest total of any freshman and was 5th highest on the team that year. This included 46 two point field goals (44.2%), 54 three point field goals (39.7%), and 29 free throws (74.4%). She came up with 39 rebounds, 39 assists, 19 steals and 3 blocked shots. Her 50 turnovers was topped by three starters on the team. She led the team in free throws made in 7 games; had the most field goals in 2 contests; was named Defensive Player on 2 occasions; and led the Maple Leafs in steals in 1 game. SOPHOMORE YEAR In her Sophomore year she was the second leading scorer on the team (following Margene Murdent who established a new single season record with 525 points). Lindsay scored 451. That 16.11 average ranked 3rd in the Mid-Central Women's Basketball Overall League Leaders for the season. Her 81.54% mark at the Free Throw Line was 10th in the Conference. Her 53 Steals was 8th best in the League. She led the Mid-Central Conference League in Most Three Pointers Per Game Average (69 in 28 games -- 2.46 average) for the season; and Most Three Pointers attempted in one game (16). In Mid-Central Conference League Games, Lindsay ranked 6th in scoring with 216 points for a 15.4 average. Her 30 Three Pointers was 3rd highest total in the League, and her 24 Steals was 5th best in the League. She was a starter in all 28 games; played 899 minutes for an average of 32.1 minutes per game; and had high games of 27, 27, 26. 24, 23, and 20. She was in double figures for 27 of the 28 games she played in. Lindsay hit Three Pointers in every game except one, including games of 6, 5, 5, 5, 4, and 3 (six times). Her season total of 69 Three Pointers broke the old Goshen Record of 64 set in 1995-96 by Miranda Cook. Her 53 Steals was second only to Krysten Parson who totaled 67. She led the team in rebounding on 3 occasions; led them in free throws made in 13 games; was top field goal shooter in 3 games; led the Maple Leafs in steals in 11 of the 28 games; and was named defensive star in 5 of their games.
Lindsay was selected to the All Tournament Team at Chicago's Saint Xavier University InsureOne Holiday Tipoff Tournament. She attributes her success to the guidance and encouragement of Coach Kim Eiler and Marc Green. JUNIOR YEAR Lindsay found a new friend in Coach
Steve Wiktorowski who took over as head coach at Goshen College in her third
year. She was elected Co-Captain of the team with Senior Anna Smith.
Coach "Wik" and
teammates congratulate Lindsay on her achievement of scoring
In her Junior Year, Lindsay
led Goshen Players in points scored with 420 in 27
games (4th highest average in the Conference); ranked 8th in the Conference in Field
Goal Percentage (46.3); 13th in Three Point Percentage (38.6); 11th in Free
Throw Percentage (78.4); 5th in Steals (51), and 3rd in Three Point Field Goals
(56) averaging (2.15) per
game. Lindsay was selected as one of the Mid-Central Collegiate All-Conference Players for the year 2003. She led her team in being high-scorer in 15 of the 27 games; scored in double figures in 23 of the 27 games; was top 3-Point getter with 56 for the season; played the most minutes (864); had the best shooting percentage from the floor (.458); was second highest in free throws (84) and assists (56) and steals (54). SENIOR YEAR Her Senior Year proved most gratifying of all. Her team won the Judson College Challenge Tournament, their own Goshen College Classic Tournament, the Mid-Central Collegiate Conference Title, the MCC Tournament Title as well, and advanced to the Nationals NAIA Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa. Their season (and her career) ended in a heartbreaking 72-70 loss to College of the Ozarks. Goshen's Season Record of 26 wins and only 9 losses was their best ever, topping the previous high of 18 wins. Lindsay again led the Mid-Central Collegiate Conference in Three Point Shooting Percentage (45.8%), was 8th in total Three Pointers with 22-48, and was 10th in steals with 24. Her Senior Year found her shooting 43.1% from the floor; 40.0% from 3 point land; and 77.8% from the free throw line. She scored 367 points, had 73 assists and 74 steals.
Lindsay ended up with the following
new Goshen College records: She will ever be grateful to Coach Steve Wiktorowski and Barb Carbaugh for giving her the chance to reach such heights of achievement.
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