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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. - Lincoln University junior Zahrion Blue (Princeton, N.J./Princeton) is adding to his award chest.
Blue was named D2CCA First-Team All-Atlantic Region and will move on to the All-American ballot.
"Zahrion was an absolute leader for our team this year and he is well-deserving of making First Team All-Region," said Lincoln University Head Coach Corey Lowery. "He accepted the challenge of defending our opponent's best guard as well as carried the scoring load. What makes Zahrion so special is that he is a selfless person who is willing to do whatever the team needs in order for us to be successful. I couldn't be happier for such a deserving person and I look forward to what the future holds for Zahrion."
The forward was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Player of the Year becoming the first Lincoln men's basketball player to receive the yearly honor from the conference.
A preseason all-forward selection, Blue has been pivotal in Lincoln's success this season as the Lions navigated a couple of key injuries and started three freshmen for most of the season.
He led the CIAA in scoring with 18.9 points per game, but his scoring doesn't fully typify his impact on the game. Blue is fourth in the CIAA in rebounding (7.3 rpg), fourth in field goal percentage (48.2%), fifth in steals (1.5 spg), and 11th in assists (2.7 apg).
Lincoln finished the year 18-10, the most wins since the 2013-14 season.
