MINNESOTA WEST WENT UP AGAINST ANOKA-RAMSEY IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

On March 4, Minnesota West and Anoka-Ramsey Community College squared off in a Men’s basketball game. It was the championship of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference Men’s basketball state tournament.

It took both teams to get into a shooting rhythm early. Minnesota West swung the ball around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense.

Both teams traded baskets in the first half. Neither team went on a huge run.

Both teams were able to shoot the deep 3-point shots and make them.

Minnesota West called a timeout with 12:14 left in the first half. The score was Anoka-Ramsey 22, Minnesota West 15.

Both teams raced up and down the floor as they were looking to score layups in transition.

There were multiple ties and lead changes in the second half.

Anoka-Ramsey called a timeout with 6:13 left in the first half. The score was Anoka-Ramsey 31, Minnesota West 27.

As the first half came to an end both teams continued to launch deep 3-point shots.

At halftime, the score was tied at 38.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to attack the basket and take 3-point shots.

Anoka-Ramsey called a timeout with 18:03 left in regulation. The score was Minnesota West 46, Anoka-Ramsey 38.

Minnesota West was able to slow Anoka-Ramsey down on the offensive end by putting pressure on the guards.

Anoka-Ramsey called a timeout with 14:43 left in regulation. The score was Minnesota West 54, Anoka-Ramsey 40.

Anoka’s Kevin Schramm was all over the floor on the offensive end Schramm came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. On the defensive end, he was able to slow down the guy that he was guarding.

Anoka-Ramsey ran out of gas midway through the second half. They were not able to make baskets.

Anoka called a timeout with 8:24 left in regulation. The score was Minnesota West 65, Anoka-Ramsey 46.

Minnesota West continued to get to the basket and came up with shots late in the game. Anoka-Ramsey couldn’t make shots in the second half.

Minnesota West came away with the 89-62 victory over Anoka-Ramsey.

The leading scorers for Anoka-Ramsey were Kevin Schramm with 22 points, and Justin Castro and Chris Morgan each with 13 points.

The leading scorer for Minnesota West was Alex Brown with 20 points. 

VERMILION WENT UP AGAINST ROCHESTER IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

Vermilion and Rochester squared off in a men’s basketball game. This was the championship game of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference.

Vermilion pushed the ball down the floor and came up with layups and jump shots.

Rochester wasn’t afraid to shoot the deep 3-point shot. They didn’t take a lot of time off the 35 second shot clock.

Rochester’s Demetrius Cady came up with layups and jump shots in the first half. He also did a good job of running the offense.

Rochester called a timeout with 10:48 left in the first half. The score was Vermilion 20, Rochester 11.

Rochester’s Justyn Galloway came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. Rochester went on an 11-4 run and got within 2 points with just over 9 minutes to go in the first half.

The game remained close late in the first half. Vermilion pushed the ball down the floor and came up with layups.

Cady came up with 3-point baskets. He was also able to hit free throws.

Vermilion called a timeout with 4:11 left in the first half. The score was Rochester 32, Vermilion 30.

Rochester’s Robert Claypool was all over the floor. On the offensive end Claypool came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Rochester came up with steals on defense and turned them into layups on offense.

At halftime the score was Rochester 42, Vermilion 35.

As the second half got underway Rochester looked to the get the ball into the hands of Ben Ratliff and Justyn Galloway. They both came up with layups and mid-range jump shots.

Vermilion called a timeout with 17:06 left in regulation. The score was Rochester 50, Vermilion 38.

Rochester did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They took their time on the offensive end.

Vermilion’s Dre Lucus came up with 3-point baskets. Vermilion got their offense going midway through the second half.

Vermilion got within 3 points with just under 10 minutes to go. The game was tied on a Lucas 3-point shot.  Davonta Brooks hit a layup with 9:26 left in regulation to give Vermilion a two point lead.

Rochester called a timeout with 9:26 left in regulation. The score was Vermilion 63, Rochester 61.

Vermilion stepped up their defensive pressure. They didn’t let Rochester get second chance baskets.

The score went back and forth throughout the second half.

Rochester’s Keiron Sauer was on fire as he got hot from the wing. He also came up with 3-point baskets and layups.

Vermilion called a timeout with 5:52 left in regulation. The score was Rochester 66, Vermilion 64.

Brooks got hot from the paint. His teammates did a good job of feeding him the ball in the paint where he came up with layups.

Cady attacked the basket and came up with clutch baskets late in the game.

Rochester called a timeout with 2:01 left in regulation. The score was Rochester 74, Vermilion 71.

Rochester looked to take a lot of time off the shot clock late in the game. Vermilion continued to attack the basket late in the game.

Rochester called a timeout with 22.4 seconds left in regulation. The score was Rochester 74, Vermilion 73.

Galloway was fouled with 8.4 seconds left in regulation. Galloway missed the free throw but came up with his own rebound and was fouled again. He stepped up and made both of his free throws.

Rochester came away with the 76-73 victory over Vermilion.

The leading scorers for Vermilion Brooks with 24 points, and Lucas with 11 points.

The leading scorers for Rochester were Galloway with 20 points, Rattliff with 14 points and Lavar McCullough with 12 points.

THE FERGUS FALLS SPARTANS TOOK ON THE CENTRAL LAKES RAIDERS IN THE MCAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Fergus Falls Spartans took on Central Lakes Raiders in the championship game of the Minnesota Community College Athletic Conference State Tournament. The game got off to a quick start as each team raced up and down the court. Central Lakes got out of the gate fast as they opened on an 8-2 run. The Spartans called a timeout with 17:36 left in the first half. The score was Raiders 10 and Spartans 2.

Central Lakes continued to pound the ball to the basket. They were on fire. Fergus Falls simply could not find the range during the first half. The Spartans went on run midway through the first half in an attempt to close the gap. Central Lakes didn't get frustrated and they continued to pound the ball inside.

The Raiders used both man-to-man and zone defense in the first half which seem to slow down the Spartans and eliminated easy baskets. The Spartans found their legs and competed well in the first half. It was a slug fest of a basketball game.

After the early start for Central Lakes Fergus Falls got into the game. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and went hard after rebounds. Fergus Falls tied the game at 29 with just over 7:00 left in the first half.

As the clocked winded down to the end of the first half, both teams went on a scoring flurry. Neither of these teams were gun-shy when it came to shooting the ball. In a first half that was very physical and aggressive on both ends of the floor, both teams traded baskets in the final 2:00. The score was Central Lakes 42 and Fergus Falls 41.

Both teams came out on fire to start the second half. The Spartans went on a run to open the second half. Fergus Falls regained their composure to stay in the game.

The Raiders kept on attacking the basket as they looked for the easy shots. Maurice Hernandez was all over the floor for Central Lakes. He got his shot going early and shot the ball well from everywhere on the floor.

In a hard fought game that saw Central Lakes come to life the Spartans came away with the 84-66 victory over Fergus Falls.

The leading scorers for Fergus Falls were Keanu Glover with 17 points, John Paul Bright with 11 points and Anthony Lee with 10 points. Fergus Falls shot 21-46 from the field. That included going 7-17 from behind the three-point line. They shot 17-26 from the free throw line.

The leading scorers for Central Lakes were Ronnie Kornbaum with 24 points, Kwamaine Johnson with 20 points and Jesse Fleming with 12 points. Central lakes shot 35-65 from the field. That included going 5-15 from behind the three-point line. They shot 9-12 from the free throw line.

NORTHLAND TOOK ON MESABI RANGE IN THE MCAC CONSOLATION FINAL

Anoka Ramsey Community College hosted the 2012 Minnesota Community Athletic Conference State Tournament. In the consolation final Northland took on Mesabi Range Community College.

Mesabi Range started out in a zone defense. Both teams looked to get into their shooting rhythm early.

It took a while for each team to get used to what the other one was playing. Mesabi found the range early. Northland called a timeout with 16:58 left in the first half. The score was Mesabi Range 5 and Northland 0.

Both teams employed multiple defensive coverage changing between man-to-man and multiple zone settings on the defensive end.

Mesibi Range looked to get the ball inside to their bigs. While his teammates fed Torrie White in low block he was able to convert them into lay-ups from the low block. Torrie just brought his lunch and camped out in the low box area.

After Northland came to life midway through the first half, they went on a run. Mesabi Range didn't panic. Both teams stepped up their defensive pressure and neither team gave up easy baskets.

Mesabi Range stayed in the zone defense for a majority of the first half. They were affective in forcing Northland to shoot long range jump shots. Northland clawed their way back into the game. They were within one point with just under 4:00 left in the first half but Mesabi Range continued to attack the basket and were able to hit shots.

At halftime the score was Northland 26 and Mesabi Range 20.

Northland started the second half in a zone defense, it easy to understand since they were effective in the zone in the first half. Mesabi Range stayed in there zone defensive front as well. The score went back and forth throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run early in the half. They each did a good job of staying within themselves. Both teams traded baskets for a period of time.

Northland did a good job of looking for their shots in the second half. They swung the ball around the three-point line as they took time off the clock. Darris Washington did a good job of running the offense. Washington looked to get the ball into his center who took it hard to the basket.

Riverland called a timeout with 8:17 left in regulation. The score was Northland 48 and Mesabi Range 39. Mesabi Range looked to push the ball down the court. They also looked to score lay-ups in transition. Northland was able to keep up with Mesabi Range in transition.

Mesabi Range did a good job of penetrating the zone. They were able to get the ball into their big man. Riverland did a good job of adjusting in the zone defense when Mesabi Range swung the ball around the three-point line.

Northland was not afraid to shoot the ball from anywhere on the court. As the court opened up for them their players for able to get good looks at the basket.

Mesabi Range called a timeout with 3:23 left in regulation. The score was Northland 55 and Mesabi Range 51.

Coming out of the timeout Northland continued to burn the clock. Mesabi got out of the zone and went to a man-to-man defense in attempts to get some quick steals and easy baskets off of any turnovers.

The game came down to the wire. Both of these teams played hard throughout the game. Neither team gave up easy shots.

Northland came away with the 61-54 victory over Mesabi Range.

The leading scorers for Mesabi Range were Markees Walker with 12 points, and William Reyes, Jordan Deutsch and Nick Riley all with 8 points. They shot 20-56 from the field that included going 8-25 from behind the three-point line. They were 6-6 from the free throw line.

The leading scorers for Northland were Derrick Yeager with 16 points, Justin Knudson with 13 points and Dominic Long with 10 points. Northland shot 24-58 from the field that included going 6-18 from behind the three-point line. They shot 7-16 from the free throw line.