The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team took on Stephen F Austin in their second game of the season.
The Gophers won the tip and Ralph Sampson III made the first basket of the game. The Gophers came out with a lot of energy. They wanted to attack the basket from the start of the game.
Stephen F Austin came out and really took it to the Gophers in the first half. They were playing very aggressively from the beginning. Coming into the game the Gophers knew that they would have their hands full in this Stephen F Austin team. This team is a good quality team and an early test for this Gopher team.
Stephen F Austin was able to run some nice plays on back door cuts. They knew how to attack the basket and they didn’t play into Minnesota’s hands early on.
The Gophers played tough aggressive man to man defense throughout the first half. They wanted to try to use both and man to man full court press and they also wanted to try to trap the ball in the back court.
The Gophers continued to go after loose balls in the first half. They were diving after loose balls. They were also making some costly errors in the first half. They were not getting to the rebounds and Stephen Austin players were getting some of the rebounds under the Gophers basket.
Stephen F Austin’s defensive pressure was getting to the Gophers. Stephen F Austin is a team known for its defense.
The Gophers went on a run late in the first half. Neither team was able to put up shots in the first half. It was a defensive battle for both teams.
I thought Ralph Sampson came really ready to play. He made some very nice moves in the first half. He had a nice drop step jump shot on the low block and he was able to make a few of those shots. He also had some nice slam dunks throughout the game. On the defensive end he really played up in his opponents face. He guarded really well.
At half time Minnesota lead the game by the score of 26-19.
As the second half got underway Rodney Williams scored the first two points with a monstrous slam dunk. On the next play Lawrence Westbrook nailed a deep three pointer. That caused Stephen F Austin’s coach to call a time out with 18:55 left in the second half with the score Minnesota 31 and Stephen F Austin 19.
After that time out the Gophers caught fire. They were able to go on a run and rattle off a bunch of points in a row. Damian Johnson made a nice turnaround jumper in the beginning of the second half. Then right after that the Gophers continued to go on a run. With 15:42 left in the second half the score was Minnesota 42 and Stephen F Austin 21.
Blake Hoffarber came in the game and he nailed a few three pointers to give the Gophers energy in the second half.
At the 10:46 media time out the score was Minnesota 53 and Stephen F Austin 31.
The Gophers continued to show patience on the defensive end. The defensive pressure seemed to bother Stephen F Austin in the second half when they had trouble making shots.
Rodney Williams came through and made some nice plays in the second half. He had a few nice easy two hand slam dunks.
The Gophers were able to come away with the 82-42 victory over Stephen F Austin. Here is what Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith had to say about the victory. Here is what Minnesota’s Lawrence Westbrook and Devoe Joseph had to say about the victory.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
KOCH NAMED FIRST-TEAM ALL-MVC SCHOLAR-ATHLETE
University of Northern Iowa junior forward Adam Koch was honored today by being named first team MVC Scholar-Athlete, the league office announced today. Voting for the team was done by the 10 MVC sports information directors.
Koch, a first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference selection this year, leads UNI in scoring at 11.9 points per game, while also averaging 5.1 rebounds per contest. He holds a 3.43 cumulative grade point average in biology. Koch was also a first-team academic-all district selection this year.
The criteria for the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Team voting parallels the CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) standards for ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America voting. Nominees must be starters or important reserves with at least a 3.00 cumulative grade-point average (4.0 scale). Student-athletes must have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing at their institution (true freshmen and red shirt freshmen were not eligible) and must have completed at least one full academic year at their institution.
Koch, a first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference selection this year, leads UNI in scoring at 11.9 points per game, while also averaging 5.1 rebounds per contest. He holds a 3.43 cumulative grade point average in biology. Koch was also a first-team academic-all district selection this year.
The criteria for the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Team voting parallels the CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) standards for ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America voting. Nominees must be starters or important reserves with at least a 3.00 cumulative grade-point average (4.0 scale). Student-athletes must have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing at their institution (true freshmen and red shirt freshmen were not eligible) and must have completed at least one full academic year at their institution.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
TWO INERCITY SCHOOLS COLIDE IN A RIVALRY MATCH UP
Minneapolis Washburn and Minneapolis Southwest are one of the Minneapolis City Conference’s biggest rivalries. When these two schools face each other either on the grid-iron or on the hard wood it is always a battle. The latest battle played out on a chilly late February evening at Washburn High School. Washburn was ranked #4 in class AAA the week of the game.
Southwest started playing zone defense. They wanted to try to slow this Washburn team down. Tom Weko thought that it was important for Southwest to communicate on the defensive end.
Washburn will look to push the ball up in transition. Southwest was able to get a 12-7 lead over Washburn in the early goings. Both teams look to go hard after each other in the early goings of the game.
Both teams traded baskets in the first half. Cedric Martin played well in the first half for Washburn he made some nice mores to the basket. He also had some nice defensive stops.
Southwest stayed in there zone for most of the first half. That really didn’t sit well with Washburn. Washburn wanted to push the ball out and run.
Washburn was in a zone defense for most of the first half also. Both teams launched their fair share of three point shots in the first half.
Washburn scored in spurts in the first half. Each team competed in the first half. Neither team gave up playing hard in the first half.
At have time the score was Washburn 35 and Southwest 32.
Washburn was able to go on a run to open the second half. Southwest fought back throughout the second half. Antonio Wigfall played extremely well for Southwest in the second half.
Washburn put the full court press on Southwest in the second half.
One of the highlights for Southwest came midway through the second half, when Dominique Dawson dunked over Washburn’s Ra’Shede Hageman, the crowd exploded in cheers.
Southwest went on a run late in the game to make it interesting. This game got very physical toward the end. Both teams had to control their tempers.
This game was a hard fought game throughout the game but in the end Washburn was able to hang on for the 84-68 victory.
Southwest started playing zone defense. They wanted to try to slow this Washburn team down. Tom Weko thought that it was important for Southwest to communicate on the defensive end.
Washburn will look to push the ball up in transition. Southwest was able to get a 12-7 lead over Washburn in the early goings. Both teams look to go hard after each other in the early goings of the game.
Both teams traded baskets in the first half. Cedric Martin played well in the first half for Washburn he made some nice mores to the basket. He also had some nice defensive stops.
Southwest stayed in there zone for most of the first half. That really didn’t sit well with Washburn. Washburn wanted to push the ball out and run.
Washburn was in a zone defense for most of the first half also. Both teams launched their fair share of three point shots in the first half.
Washburn scored in spurts in the first half. Each team competed in the first half. Neither team gave up playing hard in the first half.
At have time the score was Washburn 35 and Southwest 32.
Washburn was able to go on a run to open the second half. Southwest fought back throughout the second half. Antonio Wigfall played extremely well for Southwest in the second half.
Washburn put the full court press on Southwest in the second half.
One of the highlights for Southwest came midway through the second half, when Dominique Dawson dunked over Washburn’s Ra’Shede Hageman, the crowd exploded in cheers.
Southwest went on a run late in the game to make it interesting. This game got very physical toward the end. Both teams had to control their tempers.
This game was a hard fought game throughout the game but in the end Washburn was able to hang on for the 84-68 victory.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
HAMLINE BEATS SAINT JOHN'S ON SENIOR NIGHT
Tony Thrasher (Sr., Hustisford,Wis.) helped make Senior Night at Hutton Arena memorable for five graduating Pipers, as Hamline University defeated Saint John’s, 82-64.
After an even opening 12 minutes of play, Thrasher gave the Pipers lead at 20-17 with eight minutes to go until halftime. The Pipers wouldn’t back down heading into the locker room, as Thrasher tallied 13 of his 15first-half points in the final eight minutes before halftime.
The Pipers prevented any individual Johnnie from scoring more than five points in the first twenty minutes, as they led by eight, 33-25, at halftime.
The Pipers held onto the multiple point lead for the first seven minutes of the second half until the Johnnies closed to within one point at42-41. The Pipers regained their momentum, climbing back to a 50-43 lead on an Eric Clute (So., Hawley, Minn.) trey with just over ten minutes to play.
Sam Blank (So., Rollingstone, Minn.) responded with a three on the other end of the court half a minute later to cut the lead to four at 50-46,but Carl Hipp (So., Little Canada, Minn.) responded with a quick rebound-layup combination to bring the lead back to six at 52-48.
The Pipers maintained a strong lead for the remainder of the game, as Clute tallied 20 of his team-high 26 points in the second half.
Thrasher finished with 19 points, while Hipp had a double-double with 17points and 15 rebounds.
Chris Schwartz was the only Johnnie in double-digits, scoring 16.
The game was the last at Hutton Arena for Thrasher, Brandon Hayes (Sr.,Bloomington, Minn.) Nick Hutchinson (Atwater, Minn.), Kory Kelzer (Mayer, Minn.) and Tanner Anderson (Eden Prairie, Minn.).
The Pipers are now 9-14, 8-11 MIAC with the conference win while the Johnnies are 13-10, 11-7 MIAC. Hamline will travel to the University of North Dakota on Monday, February 16, for a 7:00 p.m. game. The Pipers’final game of the season will be at St. Thomas on Saturday, February 21, at 3:00 p.m.
After an even opening 12 minutes of play, Thrasher gave the Pipers lead at 20-17 with eight minutes to go until halftime. The Pipers wouldn’t back down heading into the locker room, as Thrasher tallied 13 of his 15first-half points in the final eight minutes before halftime.
The Pipers prevented any individual Johnnie from scoring more than five points in the first twenty minutes, as they led by eight, 33-25, at halftime.
The Pipers held onto the multiple point lead for the first seven minutes of the second half until the Johnnies closed to within one point at42-41. The Pipers regained their momentum, climbing back to a 50-43 lead on an Eric Clute (So., Hawley, Minn.) trey with just over ten minutes to play.
Sam Blank (So., Rollingstone, Minn.) responded with a three on the other end of the court half a minute later to cut the lead to four at 50-46,but Carl Hipp (So., Little Canada, Minn.) responded with a quick rebound-layup combination to bring the lead back to six at 52-48.
The Pipers maintained a strong lead for the remainder of the game, as Clute tallied 20 of his team-high 26 points in the second half.
Thrasher finished with 19 points, while Hipp had a double-double with 17points and 15 rebounds.
Chris Schwartz was the only Johnnie in double-digits, scoring 16.
The game was the last at Hutton Arena for Thrasher, Brandon Hayes (Sr.,Bloomington, Minn.) Nick Hutchinson (Atwater, Minn.), Kory Kelzer (Mayer, Minn.) and Tanner Anderson (Eden Prairie, Minn.).
The Pipers are now 9-14, 8-11 MIAC with the conference win while the Johnnies are 13-10, 11-7 MIAC. Hamline will travel to the University of North Dakota on Monday, February 16, for a 7:00 p.m. game. The Pipers’final game of the season will be at St. Thomas on Saturday, February 21, at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
MORAN’S THREE-POINTER GIVES UNI 61-58 WIN AT BRADLEY
The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team picked up its school-record 11th straight win tonight at Bradley, and the Panthers did it in amazing fashion.
Freshman guard Johnny Moran drained a three-pointer from the left wing with five seconds left to lift UNI to a thrilling 61-58 come-from-behind victory. The Panthers trailed by eight points with less than four minutes to go, and six with a minute and a half left, but a flurry of treys from Moran and Ali Farokhmanesh brought the Panthers back to stun the 9,556 in attendance at Carver Arena.
Jordan Eglseder and Adam Koch led the Panthers in scoring with 12 points apiece, while Farokhmanesh had 11. Moran had nine points, six assists and three steals, while Kwadzo Ahelegbe had six points and a game-high seven assists. In all, the Panthers had 18 assists on 21 made baskets in the game.
Koch and Eglseder each had four early points and Moran drained a three-pointer from the top of the key to give UNI a 11-4 lead to start the game. Forward Adam Rodenberg later made consecutive layups to build the Panthers lead to 15-8 with 10 minutes to go in the first half.
UNI got a three-pointer from Travis Brown to build its largest lead of the game, 18-10, with 6:39 remaining before halftime. Bradley then went on a 7-0 run to get within 18-17, but the Panthers didn’t give up the lead. UNI scored 10 of the next 13 points, getting three more inside baskets from Eglseder, to move back in front 28-20. UNI went into the locker room with a 30-25 advantage, with Eglseder scoring all 12 of his points and grabbing six boards in the opening half.
Bradley scored the first two baskets of the second half to tie the score at 30-all. UNI got four free throws from Koch, a jumper from Farokhmanesh, and a layup from Ahelegbe, to move back in front, 38-34, with 13:59 left in the game.
The Braves then went n a 10-0 run, capped by a three-pointer from guard Eddren McCain, to regain the lead, 44-38, with 9:12 on the clock. UNI got within two, 46-44, after a pair of Ahelegbe free throws, but Bradley then scored six straight to extend its lead to 52-44 with 4:20 left.
Bradley still held an eight-point lead, 54-46, with 3:30 left, when the Panthers heated up from downtown. Farokhmanesh got things started with a three-pointer from the right corner, and after UNI forced a Bradley miss, Farokhmanesh buried another three to get UNI within 54-52, with 2:40 left.
Bradley regained momentum by getting a layup from Dodie Dunson on the next trip down. Farokhamnesh missed a three-pointer, and BU’s Sam Maniscalco was then fouled and made both free throws to build the Braves’ lead back to six, 58-52, with 1:36 remaining.
On the next trip down, Moran drained a three-pointer from the left corner to get UNI within three, 58-55. The Braves then turned the ball over, and Farokhmanesh got free to hit another from downtown, getting UNI even at 58-all with 47 seconds left.
The next time down the floor, and with the shot clock running down, Maniscalco drove the lane for Bradley. But his layup with 17 seconds left missed, and Koch secured the rebound for the Panthers. UNI head coach Ben Jacobson elected not to take a timeout, calling a play from the sideline. Farokhmanesh drove off a ball screen at the top of the key with eight seconds left, Moran curled back behind him, and Farokhmanesh found Moran behind the arc. The 6-2 freshman then buried his three-pointer with five seconds left to put UNI in front, 61-58. Bradley’s McCain got off a three-pointer with one second left, but it misfired, and the Panthers earned the win.
UNI shot 53 percent from the field for the game, including 7-for-15 on three-pointers, while holding Bradley to 39 percent shooting, and 2-for-13 from behind the arc. The Panthers came into the game tied with the school’s 1963-64 team for the longest winning streak in school history at 10, but now stands alone in Panther annals with its 11-game winning streak.
With the win, UNI improved to 17-6 overall, 11-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference, while Bradley fell to 13-10 overall, 7-5 in the Valley. The Panthers’ next game is this Sunday (Feb. 8), when they play host to Creighton. Tip off from the McLeod Center is set for 1:05 pm.
Freshman guard Johnny Moran drained a three-pointer from the left wing with five seconds left to lift UNI to a thrilling 61-58 come-from-behind victory. The Panthers trailed by eight points with less than four minutes to go, and six with a minute and a half left, but a flurry of treys from Moran and Ali Farokhmanesh brought the Panthers back to stun the 9,556 in attendance at Carver Arena.
Jordan Eglseder and Adam Koch led the Panthers in scoring with 12 points apiece, while Farokhmanesh had 11. Moran had nine points, six assists and three steals, while Kwadzo Ahelegbe had six points and a game-high seven assists. In all, the Panthers had 18 assists on 21 made baskets in the game.
Koch and Eglseder each had four early points and Moran drained a three-pointer from the top of the key to give UNI a 11-4 lead to start the game. Forward Adam Rodenberg later made consecutive layups to build the Panthers lead to 15-8 with 10 minutes to go in the first half.
UNI got a three-pointer from Travis Brown to build its largest lead of the game, 18-10, with 6:39 remaining before halftime. Bradley then went on a 7-0 run to get within 18-17, but the Panthers didn’t give up the lead. UNI scored 10 of the next 13 points, getting three more inside baskets from Eglseder, to move back in front 28-20. UNI went into the locker room with a 30-25 advantage, with Eglseder scoring all 12 of his points and grabbing six boards in the opening half.
Bradley scored the first two baskets of the second half to tie the score at 30-all. UNI got four free throws from Koch, a jumper from Farokhmanesh, and a layup from Ahelegbe, to move back in front, 38-34, with 13:59 left in the game.
The Braves then went n a 10-0 run, capped by a three-pointer from guard Eddren McCain, to regain the lead, 44-38, with 9:12 on the clock. UNI got within two, 46-44, after a pair of Ahelegbe free throws, but Bradley then scored six straight to extend its lead to 52-44 with 4:20 left.
Bradley still held an eight-point lead, 54-46, with 3:30 left, when the Panthers heated up from downtown. Farokhmanesh got things started with a three-pointer from the right corner, and after UNI forced a Bradley miss, Farokhmanesh buried another three to get UNI within 54-52, with 2:40 left.
Bradley regained momentum by getting a layup from Dodie Dunson on the next trip down. Farokhamnesh missed a three-pointer, and BU’s Sam Maniscalco was then fouled and made both free throws to build the Braves’ lead back to six, 58-52, with 1:36 remaining.
On the next trip down, Moran drained a three-pointer from the left corner to get UNI within three, 58-55. The Braves then turned the ball over, and Farokhmanesh got free to hit another from downtown, getting UNI even at 58-all with 47 seconds left.
The next time down the floor, and with the shot clock running down, Maniscalco drove the lane for Bradley. But his layup with 17 seconds left missed, and Koch secured the rebound for the Panthers. UNI head coach Ben Jacobson elected not to take a timeout, calling a play from the sideline. Farokhmanesh drove off a ball screen at the top of the key with eight seconds left, Moran curled back behind him, and Farokhmanesh found Moran behind the arc. The 6-2 freshman then buried his three-pointer with five seconds left to put UNI in front, 61-58. Bradley’s McCain got off a three-pointer with one second left, but it misfired, and the Panthers earned the win.
UNI shot 53 percent from the field for the game, including 7-for-15 on three-pointers, while holding Bradley to 39 percent shooting, and 2-for-13 from behind the arc. The Panthers came into the game tied with the school’s 1963-64 team for the longest winning streak in school history at 10, but now stands alone in Panther annals with its 11-game winning streak.
With the win, UNI improved to 17-6 overall, 11-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference, while Bradley fell to 13-10 overall, 7-5 in the Valley. The Panthers’ next game is this Sunday (Feb. 8), when they play host to Creighton. Tip off from the McLeod Center is set for 1:05 pm.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
VIKINGS OUT SHOOT GOLDEN BEARS IN SIOUX FALLS
The Concordia University men's basketball team (8-11, 6-6 NSIC) ran into a red hot Augustana College (14-5, 8-4 NSIC) squad on Friday evening at the Elmen Center. The Vikings shot 63.2% (36-57) for the game as they mounted an 87-69 win over the visiting Golden Bears. Six Vikings scored in double-figures in the Northern Sun matchup.
It was the first half when Augustana exploded from the field, hitting 68.8% (22-32) in the opening frame as they built a 53-35 lead.
In the second half, they opened up a 63-38 lead in the first three minutes. Concordia responded by cutting the gap back to 15, 68-53.
But the Vikings had other plans as they ran off with the next 11 points to build their largest lead of the night, a 26 point margin. Concordia ended strong with a 12-4 run to close within 20 at the final buzzer.
While Augie was scorching the nets, the Golden Bears didn't shoot so bad themselves, connecting on 45.1% (23-51) of their attempts while turning the ball over six fewer times. CU forced 22 Augie turnovers and outshot them from three-point range, hitting eight of 18 compared to Augie's six of 14.
Concordia even reached the free throw line far more often, attempting 26 free throws to Augustana's 10.
It was the second time this season Concordia lost when earning more trips to the foul line than their opponents while six of their eight wins this year included more free throw attempts.
A big difference in the game was rebounding. Concordia controlled just 20 rebounds in the game while Augustana pulled down 37. The Vikings even had an edge on the offensive glass, a 10-8 margin despite only missing 21 field goals.
The Golden Bears were led by junior guard Mike Cunningham (Minneapolis, Minn.) and his 19 points on 6-10 shooting. He also hit 7-12 at the line, had four rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Two other players scored in double-figures for CU, junior Craig Heiman (Marshall, Wis.) with 17 and senior Matt Cadwell (St. Paul, Minn.) with 14. Aside from those three players, Concordia was just 6-18 from the field for 19 points.
Leading the way for Augustana was David Foster, who scored a game-high 20 points, shooting 8-13 from the field and 4-6 from long range. Freshman Cody Schilling added 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Eric Krogman matched Schilling's scoring and rebounding with 13 and eight.
Concordia falls to 6-6 in league play but holds onto the eight spot in the standings, a half game ahead of Bemidji State (5-6). They will travel to Wayne State (4-8) tomorrow night to face the Wildcats, who lost at home to St. Cloud State (8-4) tonight.
It was the first half when Augustana exploded from the field, hitting 68.8% (22-32) in the opening frame as they built a 53-35 lead.
In the second half, they opened up a 63-38 lead in the first three minutes. Concordia responded by cutting the gap back to 15, 68-53.
But the Vikings had other plans as they ran off with the next 11 points to build their largest lead of the night, a 26 point margin. Concordia ended strong with a 12-4 run to close within 20 at the final buzzer.
While Augie was scorching the nets, the Golden Bears didn't shoot so bad themselves, connecting on 45.1% (23-51) of their attempts while turning the ball over six fewer times. CU forced 22 Augie turnovers and outshot them from three-point range, hitting eight of 18 compared to Augie's six of 14.
Concordia even reached the free throw line far more often, attempting 26 free throws to Augustana's 10.
It was the second time this season Concordia lost when earning more trips to the foul line than their opponents while six of their eight wins this year included more free throw attempts.
A big difference in the game was rebounding. Concordia controlled just 20 rebounds in the game while Augustana pulled down 37. The Vikings even had an edge on the offensive glass, a 10-8 margin despite only missing 21 field goals.
The Golden Bears were led by junior guard Mike Cunningham (Minneapolis, Minn.) and his 19 points on 6-10 shooting. He also hit 7-12 at the line, had four rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Two other players scored in double-figures for CU, junior Craig Heiman (Marshall, Wis.) with 17 and senior Matt Cadwell (St. Paul, Minn.) with 14. Aside from those three players, Concordia was just 6-18 from the field for 19 points.
Leading the way for Augustana was David Foster, who scored a game-high 20 points, shooting 8-13 from the field and 4-6 from long range. Freshman Cody Schilling added 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Eric Krogman matched Schilling's scoring and rebounding with 13 and eight.
Concordia falls to 6-6 in league play but holds onto the eight spot in the standings, a half game ahead of Bemidji State (5-6). They will travel to Wayne State (4-8) tomorrow night to face the Wildcats, who lost at home to St. Cloud State (8-4) tonight.
PIPERS FALL TO KNIGHTS
Despite a second half surge and adouble-double from Tony Thrasher (Sr., Hustisford, Wis.), the Hamline University men fell to Carleton, 73-64, in Saint Paul on Saturday.
The Knights held the lead on the scoreboard through the first half andheld an eight-point lead with under two minutes to play in the half.Stoddard Barnhill (Fy., Minneapolis, Minn.) then got into a wildthree-point play exchange with Carleton’s Blaise Davis (Fy., Elk River,Minn.) that cut the Knights’ lead to five.
With the Pipers down 32-24, Barnhill drove to the basket with 1:20 onthe clock, making the layup and collecting the foul. Davis answered witha shot from outside the arc, before Barnhill repeated the samethree-point play with seven seconds on the clock.
Barnhill then recovered the rebound on the Knights’ final shot attemptof the half, keeping the halftime score at 35-30 in favor of Carleton.
Dan Andersen (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn.) led Hamline’s scoring in thefirst half with seven points, while Seth Jonker (So., Apple Valley,Minn.) led Carleton with eight points.
Carleton opened up the lead on the Pipers once again in the second half,but Hamline kept the pressure on the Knights, cutting the lead back downto two, 49-47, at 10:42. After Carleton climbed back out to a 57-51 leadagain, Tony Thrasher (Sr., Hustisford, Wis.) made two layups in a row tocut the Pipers’ deficit to 57-55 with 6:40 to play.
Barnhill was sent to the line once again at 5:57, sinking both freethrows to tie the game.
The Knights’ Carter Biewen (So., Golden Valley, Minn.) and Davisresponded with a jumper and a trey, respectively, to gain a 62-57 leadfor the Knights at 4:23.
That exchange of baskets, and narrow Carleton leads, continued until Jonker drained a three-pointer with just over two minutes to play thatjumped the visitors back out to a 67-62 lead that they built uponleading up to the final buzzer. The Pipers were led by 19 from Andersen and 12 from Thrasher. Thrasheradded 10 rebounds for the double-double.
Carleton was paced by Jonker’s 17 points, while Zach Johnson (Sr., AppleValley, Minn.) and Bryan Rosett (Jr., Cottage Grove, Minn.) each had 12.Rosett tallied a double-double by adding 15 rebounds to his point total.
Hamline’s record now stands at 5-13, 4-10 MIAC after the conferenceloss. The Knights improve to 13-5, 9-4 MIAC. Hamline will play at home again tomorrow, Sunday, February 1, at 3:00 p.m. They will host theConcordia Cobbers in the second game of a women’s-men’s double-header.
The Knights held the lead on the scoreboard through the first half andheld an eight-point lead with under two minutes to play in the half.Stoddard Barnhill (Fy., Minneapolis, Minn.) then got into a wildthree-point play exchange with Carleton’s Blaise Davis (Fy., Elk River,Minn.) that cut the Knights’ lead to five.
With the Pipers down 32-24, Barnhill drove to the basket with 1:20 onthe clock, making the layup and collecting the foul. Davis answered witha shot from outside the arc, before Barnhill repeated the samethree-point play with seven seconds on the clock.
Barnhill then recovered the rebound on the Knights’ final shot attemptof the half, keeping the halftime score at 35-30 in favor of Carleton.
Dan Andersen (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn.) led Hamline’s scoring in thefirst half with seven points, while Seth Jonker (So., Apple Valley,Minn.) led Carleton with eight points.
Carleton opened up the lead on the Pipers once again in the second half,but Hamline kept the pressure on the Knights, cutting the lead back downto two, 49-47, at 10:42. After Carleton climbed back out to a 57-51 leadagain, Tony Thrasher (Sr., Hustisford, Wis.) made two layups in a row tocut the Pipers’ deficit to 57-55 with 6:40 to play.
Barnhill was sent to the line once again at 5:57, sinking both freethrows to tie the game.
The Knights’ Carter Biewen (So., Golden Valley, Minn.) and Davisresponded with a jumper and a trey, respectively, to gain a 62-57 leadfor the Knights at 4:23.
That exchange of baskets, and narrow Carleton leads, continued until Jonker drained a three-pointer with just over two minutes to play thatjumped the visitors back out to a 67-62 lead that they built uponleading up to the final buzzer. The Pipers were led by 19 from Andersen and 12 from Thrasher. Thrasheradded 10 rebounds for the double-double.
Carleton was paced by Jonker’s 17 points, while Zach Johnson (Sr., AppleValley, Minn.) and Bryan Rosett (Jr., Cottage Grove, Minn.) each had 12.Rosett tallied a double-double by adding 15 rebounds to his point total.
Hamline’s record now stands at 5-13, 4-10 MIAC after the conferenceloss. The Knights improve to 13-5, 9-4 MIAC. Hamline will play at home again tomorrow, Sunday, February 1, at 3:00 p.m. They will host theConcordia Cobbers in the second game of a women’s-men’s double-header.
UNI POSTS 10TH STRAIGHT WIN WITH 61-57 VICTORY AT INDIANA STATE
Forward Adam Koch scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds, both team highs, to lead the University of Northern Iowa to a 61-57 win at Indiana State Saturday afternoon at the Hulman Center.
Koch scored 10 of his 14 points in the second half, rallying UNI from a seven-point halftime deficit to pick up its 10th straight win, which ties the longest winning streak in school history. The 1963-64 Panther team, which was then a Division II school known as the State College of Iowa, started its season 10-0 en route to a 23-4 overall record.
Koch was joined in double-figure scoring by center Jordan Eglseder (13 points) and guard Johnny Moran (12 points), while forward Lucas O’Rear came off the bench to score eight points – all in the second half – and grab five rebounds. UNI enjoyed a commanding advantage scoring inside, totaling 34 points in the paint to just 14 by ISU.
Indiana State opened an 8-2 lead to start the game, as Harry Marshall and Rashad Reed each hit three-pointers. UNI scored six straight, including getting two buckets from Moran, to pull ahead 10-8 at the 14:30 mark.
UNI was in front 17-16 with 9:51 left in the first half, but Indiana State then heated up from behind the arc. The Sycamores drained 5-of-6 from downtown over the next six minutes, part of an 19-8 run that pushed ISU to its largest lead of the game, 35-25, with 3:26 on the clock. Moran, who scored 11 points in the opening 20 minutes, then hit a tough pull-up jumper, and also drained a deep three from the left wing, to get UNI within 37-30 heading into the locker room. In all, Indiana State made 9-of-14 shots (64 percent) from three-point range in the first half, while UNI was just 1-of-7 in the opening 20 minutes.
Indiana State scored the opening basket of the second half to go up by nine, but UNI got two baskets from Eglseder and one from Koch to quickly pull within 39-36. The Panthers clamped down defensively, as they allowed ISU to make only two field goals over the first 12 minutes of the second half. O’Rear had back-to-back layups to give UNI its first lead of the second half, 46-44, with 10 minutes left.
The Sycamores moved back in front by three, 53-50, after Printy drained two free throws with five minutes remaining. But Koch scored six points during an 8-0 run that saw UNI move in front 58-53, with 1:48 left. ISU got within 58-57 with 35 seconds remaining after a Tunnell layup, but Ali Farokhmanesh then calmy drained both two throws to put UNI in front by three. ISU’s Reed then missed a three-pointer from the corner, and Moran hit one more free throw to account for the final 61-57 score.
UNI shot 50 percent from the field for the game, while ISU shot just 38 percent. UNI held the Sycamores to just 5-for-22 (23 percent) shooting after halftime, including 2-for-10 from three-point range.
With the win, UNI improved to 16-6 overall, 10-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference, while Indiana State fell to 4-18 overall, 2-9 in the Valley. The Panthers’ next game is Tues., Feb. 3, when they travel to Peoria, Ill., to face Bradley. Tipoff time from Carver Arena is 7:05
Koch scored 10 of his 14 points in the second half, rallying UNI from a seven-point halftime deficit to pick up its 10th straight win, which ties the longest winning streak in school history. The 1963-64 Panther team, which was then a Division II school known as the State College of Iowa, started its season 10-0 en route to a 23-4 overall record.
Koch was joined in double-figure scoring by center Jordan Eglseder (13 points) and guard Johnny Moran (12 points), while forward Lucas O’Rear came off the bench to score eight points – all in the second half – and grab five rebounds. UNI enjoyed a commanding advantage scoring inside, totaling 34 points in the paint to just 14 by ISU.
Indiana State opened an 8-2 lead to start the game, as Harry Marshall and Rashad Reed each hit three-pointers. UNI scored six straight, including getting two buckets from Moran, to pull ahead 10-8 at the 14:30 mark.
UNI was in front 17-16 with 9:51 left in the first half, but Indiana State then heated up from behind the arc. The Sycamores drained 5-of-6 from downtown over the next six minutes, part of an 19-8 run that pushed ISU to its largest lead of the game, 35-25, with 3:26 on the clock. Moran, who scored 11 points in the opening 20 minutes, then hit a tough pull-up jumper, and also drained a deep three from the left wing, to get UNI within 37-30 heading into the locker room. In all, Indiana State made 9-of-14 shots (64 percent) from three-point range in the first half, while UNI was just 1-of-7 in the opening 20 minutes.
Indiana State scored the opening basket of the second half to go up by nine, but UNI got two baskets from Eglseder and one from Koch to quickly pull within 39-36. The Panthers clamped down defensively, as they allowed ISU to make only two field goals over the first 12 minutes of the second half. O’Rear had back-to-back layups to give UNI its first lead of the second half, 46-44, with 10 minutes left.
The Sycamores moved back in front by three, 53-50, after Printy drained two free throws with five minutes remaining. But Koch scored six points during an 8-0 run that saw UNI move in front 58-53, with 1:48 left. ISU got within 58-57 with 35 seconds remaining after a Tunnell layup, but Ali Farokhmanesh then calmy drained both two throws to put UNI in front by three. ISU’s Reed then missed a three-pointer from the corner, and Moran hit one more free throw to account for the final 61-57 score.
UNI shot 50 percent from the field for the game, while ISU shot just 38 percent. UNI held the Sycamores to just 5-for-22 (23 percent) shooting after halftime, including 2-for-10 from three-point range.
With the win, UNI improved to 16-6 overall, 10-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference, while Indiana State fell to 4-18 overall, 2-9 in the Valley. The Panthers’ next game is Tues., Feb. 3, when they travel to Peoria, Ill., to face Bradley. Tipoff time from Carver Arena is 7:05
Friday, January 30, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA TO TAKE ON INDIANA STATE
The University of Northern Iowa (15-6, 9-1 Missouri Valley Conference) puts its nine-game winning streak on the line this Saturday, when it travels to face Indiana State (4-17, 2-8 MVC). Tipoff time is set for 12:05 pm (central), and the game will be televised live on Fox Sports Midwest and Comcast SportsNet Chicago.
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UNI has won its first five Missouri Valley Conference road games of the year, the first time in its 18-year membership in the league that it has claimed wins in its first five league road tilts. It also ties the most road wins UNI has ever had in one Missouri Valley Conference season, as the Panthers also won five road games in the 2005-06 campaign.
Sophomore point guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe came up big down the stretch against Illinois State on Wednesday. The 6-2 Ahelegbe scored nine of UNI’s last 10 points, including making three free throws in the last 15 seconds to seal the victory. Ahelegbe, who had 13 total points versus the Redbirds, has scored in double-figures in eight straight games.
UNI’s current nine-game winning streak is the school’s longest since becoming a Division I program in 1980 and is tied for the second-longest streak in school history. UNI’s nine-game winning streak is also tied for the fifth-longest active streak in the NCAA.
The last time UNI won nine straight games was in the 1963-64 season, when the Panthers had separate nine and 10-game winning streaks. That UNI team, which then was a Division II school known as the State College of Iowa, posted a record of 23-4 under the direction of coach Norm Stewart, and advanced to the College Division Final Four. The 10-game winning streak to start the 1963-64 season is the longest in UNI history.
Indiana State handed UNI its lone Missouri Valley Conference loss of the season, an 85-84 double-overtime win at the McLeod Center in the league openers for both teams on Dec. 28. Panthers guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe led all players with a career-high 28 points, while Ali Farokhmanesh added 20.
UNI trailed by as many as 21 points in the first half against Indiana State in the team’s Dec. 28th game in Cedar Falls, and 17 points at halftime (41-24). The Panthers rallyied to force overtime on a Travis Brown three-pointer at the buzzer, but the Sycamores were able to pull out the double-overtime victory.
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UNI has won its first five Missouri Valley Conference road games of the year, the first time in its 18-year membership in the league that it has claimed wins in its first five league road tilts. It also ties the most road wins UNI has ever had in one Missouri Valley Conference season, as the Panthers also won five road games in the 2005-06 campaign.
Sophomore point guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe came up big down the stretch against Illinois State on Wednesday. The 6-2 Ahelegbe scored nine of UNI’s last 10 points, including making three free throws in the last 15 seconds to seal the victory. Ahelegbe, who had 13 total points versus the Redbirds, has scored in double-figures in eight straight games.
UNI’s current nine-game winning streak is the school’s longest since becoming a Division I program in 1980 and is tied for the second-longest streak in school history. UNI’s nine-game winning streak is also tied for the fifth-longest active streak in the NCAA.
The last time UNI won nine straight games was in the 1963-64 season, when the Panthers had separate nine and 10-game winning streaks. That UNI team, which then was a Division II school known as the State College of Iowa, posted a record of 23-4 under the direction of coach Norm Stewart, and advanced to the College Division Final Four. The 10-game winning streak to start the 1963-64 season is the longest in UNI history.
Indiana State handed UNI its lone Missouri Valley Conference loss of the season, an 85-84 double-overtime win at the McLeod Center in the league openers for both teams on Dec. 28. Panthers guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe led all players with a career-high 28 points, while Ali Farokhmanesh added 20.
UNI trailed by as many as 21 points in the first half against Indiana State in the team’s Dec. 28th game in Cedar Falls, and 17 points at halftime (41-24). The Panthers rallyied to force overtime on a Travis Brown three-pointer at the buzzer, but the Sycamores were able to pull out the double-overtime victory.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BEAT INDIANA
In a back-and-forth game, Minnesota made enough plays down the stretch to secure a 67-63 road win over Indiana Sunday afternoon at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.
Forward Damian Johnson paced the Gophers (17-3 overall, 5-3 Big Ten) with 18 points and six rebounds and freshman center Ralph Sampson III added 13 points, eight rebounds and a career-high six blocks to help Minnesota snap its two-game losing streak. Lawrence Westbrook and Jamal Abu-Shamala chipped in with 12 and 10 points, respectively.
Devan Dumes scored a game-high 19 points for Indiana (5-13, 0-6), which is still searching for its first win of conference play.
It wasn’t a masterpiece, but the 20th-ranked Gophers desperate for a victory after back-to-back losses to Northwestern and Purdue will certainly take it.
Down eight midway through the first half, Minnesota rallied back and led by one at halftime. From there, the Gophers would never trail, although things certainly got more than interesting for the Maroon and Gold down the stretch.
Minnesota briefly held a six-point lead with 11 minutes to go in regulation, but that advantage quickly evaporated making for a back-and-forth finish at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers pulled to within one on four occasions over the final nine minutes of play, but could never pull even in the second stanza.
A dunk by Sampson III put Minnesota ahead, 64-59, with 1:52 to go but Malik Storey hit a jumper and Nick Williams hit two free throws to cut the Gophers’ lead to 64-63 with 29.5 seconds to go.
Al Nolen hit two free throws to put Minnesota up, 66-63, and Tom Crean called timeout go draw up a game-tying play on Indiana’s final possession of regulation.
But Dumas misfired on a deep three that would have tied the game with three seconds to go and Paul Carter grabbed the rebound and made one of two free throws to push Minnesota’s lead to two possessions with 2.6 left to go; securing a precious Big Ten road win for the Gophers.
From the onset, Minnesota realized the Hoosiers were not just going to hand over the game.
In front of a packed crowd of Hoosier faithful, Indiana opened the game 5-of-5 from three-point land and jumped out to a 19-11 lead following a layup by Dumes with 8:06 left in the first half.
Minnesota, however, quickly got back into the game – thanks to some tenacious defense and solid offensive production.
Minnesota began the game shooting 28 percent from the field midway through the first half, but the Gophers jumped their average up to 40 percent by halftime. And as the Maroon and Gold locked down and held the Hoosiers to 37 percent shooting and forced 10 turnovers in the first half, the momentum of the game shifted in their favor.
Over the final eight minutes of the first half, the Gophers went on an 20-8 run highlighted by a four-point play by Jamal Abu-Shamala and led 31-27 after a mid range jumper by Westbrook with five seconds remaining in the half.
Indiana guard Verdell Jones III hit a three-pointer from half court as time expired in the first stanza, cutting Minnesota’s lead to 31-30 heading into the locker room. But the Gophers, who shot 45.5 percent from the field, wouldn’t let Jones’ buzzer-beating shot hurt their confidence.
Minnesota opened the second half on an 11-5 run and extended its lead to 42-35 after Nolen found Johnson for a dunk three minutes into the half.
Still, the pesky Hoosiers wouldn’t go away.
Five minutes into the half Indiana pulled to within one at 45-44 following a layup by Daniel Moore.
Minnesota briefly opened up a six-point lead following a breakaway dunk by Paul Carter with 10:46 left in regulation, but five-straight points by the Hoosiers pulled Indiana to within one, 51-50, with 9:45 remaining.
Indiana had a chance to take the lead on its next offensive possession but Jones missed a layup and Broderick Lewis missed two free throws. The Hoosiers would never pull even.
Minnesota returns to the court on Thursday night when the Gophers host Illinois at Williams Arena.
Forward Damian Johnson paced the Gophers (17-3 overall, 5-3 Big Ten) with 18 points and six rebounds and freshman center Ralph Sampson III added 13 points, eight rebounds and a career-high six blocks to help Minnesota snap its two-game losing streak. Lawrence Westbrook and Jamal Abu-Shamala chipped in with 12 and 10 points, respectively.
Devan Dumes scored a game-high 19 points for Indiana (5-13, 0-6), which is still searching for its first win of conference play.
It wasn’t a masterpiece, but the 20th-ranked Gophers desperate for a victory after back-to-back losses to Northwestern and Purdue will certainly take it.
Down eight midway through the first half, Minnesota rallied back and led by one at halftime. From there, the Gophers would never trail, although things certainly got more than interesting for the Maroon and Gold down the stretch.
Minnesota briefly held a six-point lead with 11 minutes to go in regulation, but that advantage quickly evaporated making for a back-and-forth finish at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers pulled to within one on four occasions over the final nine minutes of play, but could never pull even in the second stanza.
A dunk by Sampson III put Minnesota ahead, 64-59, with 1:52 to go but Malik Storey hit a jumper and Nick Williams hit two free throws to cut the Gophers’ lead to 64-63 with 29.5 seconds to go.
Al Nolen hit two free throws to put Minnesota up, 66-63, and Tom Crean called timeout go draw up a game-tying play on Indiana’s final possession of regulation.
But Dumas misfired on a deep three that would have tied the game with three seconds to go and Paul Carter grabbed the rebound and made one of two free throws to push Minnesota’s lead to two possessions with 2.6 left to go; securing a precious Big Ten road win for the Gophers.
From the onset, Minnesota realized the Hoosiers were not just going to hand over the game.
In front of a packed crowd of Hoosier faithful, Indiana opened the game 5-of-5 from three-point land and jumped out to a 19-11 lead following a layup by Dumes with 8:06 left in the first half.
Minnesota, however, quickly got back into the game – thanks to some tenacious defense and solid offensive production.
Minnesota began the game shooting 28 percent from the field midway through the first half, but the Gophers jumped their average up to 40 percent by halftime. And as the Maroon and Gold locked down and held the Hoosiers to 37 percent shooting and forced 10 turnovers in the first half, the momentum of the game shifted in their favor.
Over the final eight minutes of the first half, the Gophers went on an 20-8 run highlighted by a four-point play by Jamal Abu-Shamala and led 31-27 after a mid range jumper by Westbrook with five seconds remaining in the half.
Indiana guard Verdell Jones III hit a three-pointer from half court as time expired in the first stanza, cutting Minnesota’s lead to 31-30 heading into the locker room. But the Gophers, who shot 45.5 percent from the field, wouldn’t let Jones’ buzzer-beating shot hurt their confidence.
Minnesota opened the second half on an 11-5 run and extended its lead to 42-35 after Nolen found Johnson for a dunk three minutes into the half.
Still, the pesky Hoosiers wouldn’t go away.
Five minutes into the half Indiana pulled to within one at 45-44 following a layup by Daniel Moore.
Minnesota briefly opened up a six-point lead following a breakaway dunk by Paul Carter with 10:46 left in regulation, but five-straight points by the Hoosiers pulled Indiana to within one, 51-50, with 9:45 remaining.
Indiana had a chance to take the lead on its next offensive possession but Jones missed a layup and Broderick Lewis missed two free throws. The Hoosiers would never pull even.
Minnesota returns to the court on Thursday night when the Gophers host Illinois at Williams Arena.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
AARON ERNEST ANDERSON ON THE BASKETBALL SEASON
I was able to do an email interview with Osseo high school basketball player Aaron Ernest Anderson. I wanted to give you a chance to see what’s going through the mind of basketball player when they have to compete at the high school level.
Hello how are you doing today? As you know I have my own sports web site, Steven’s Sports Report. Will you take a couple of minutes out of your day to let people know a little bit about yourself and how you became so involved in basketball?
Aaron’s birthday is October 23rd 1991. He started playing basketball when he was he was very young. When he was in the sixth grade he attended a five star basketball camp and he has also been to numerous other camps since. He also plays for Howard Pulley Basketball in the summer.
Aaron has started receiving interest from different college coaches. Some of the colleges that are interested in him are Bucknell, Lehigh, and University of Portland. He has not taken his ACT yet but plans on taking it in the near future.
His Osseo team has gotten off to a great start. He said “This basketball season has been fun and at this point we are 6-1. We lost our season opener to a very tough Henry Sibley. But since then we have been on a six game winning streak. We took home the Granite City Classic Championship in St. Cloud. My teammate Sam Dower and I were named to the all-tournament team. We also just defeated Sioux Roosevelt in the Gatorade Shootout at the Target Center on Saturday, so it’s been a pretty fun season so far.”
He said his team is “very hard-working and we love to go out and get better every day. We also like to play defense and shut our opponent down.” He really enjoys his teammates. “All my teammates are funny and they all like to tell jokes when were on the bus or in the locker room.” When asked who he thought the team clown was, he said, “I would say we have two, Jerrod Bervon and D.J. Phillips.”
Different players come into different games with different mind sets. When I asked Aaron how he gets up for each game he responded, “First I take a hot shower, then I make sure I eat something two hours before the game, then I listen to my music until the game starts.” His favorite music is Hip-Hop and R &B and his favorite artist is Lil Wayne.
When he has free time he said he is always practicing on his game, but if he’s not playing basketball I like to relax, hang with friends, or lift weights.”
As you can see Aaron Ernest Anderson is committed to his teammates and his school work. He wants to be the best player he knows he can be.
Hello how are you doing today? As you know I have my own sports web site, Steven’s Sports Report. Will you take a couple of minutes out of your day to let people know a little bit about yourself and how you became so involved in basketball?
Aaron’s birthday is October 23rd 1991. He started playing basketball when he was he was very young. When he was in the sixth grade he attended a five star basketball camp and he has also been to numerous other camps since. He also plays for Howard Pulley Basketball in the summer.
Aaron has started receiving interest from different college coaches. Some of the colleges that are interested in him are Bucknell, Lehigh, and University of Portland. He has not taken his ACT yet but plans on taking it in the near future.
His Osseo team has gotten off to a great start. He said “This basketball season has been fun and at this point we are 6-1. We lost our season opener to a very tough Henry Sibley. But since then we have been on a six game winning streak. We took home the Granite City Classic Championship in St. Cloud. My teammate Sam Dower and I were named to the all-tournament team. We also just defeated Sioux Roosevelt in the Gatorade Shootout at the Target Center on Saturday, so it’s been a pretty fun season so far.”
He said his team is “very hard-working and we love to go out and get better every day. We also like to play defense and shut our opponent down.” He really enjoys his teammates. “All my teammates are funny and they all like to tell jokes when were on the bus or in the locker room.” When asked who he thought the team clown was, he said, “I would say we have two, Jerrod Bervon and D.J. Phillips.”
Different players come into different games with different mind sets. When I asked Aaron how he gets up for each game he responded, “First I take a hot shower, then I make sure I eat something two hours before the game, then I listen to my music until the game starts.” His favorite music is Hip-Hop and R &B and his favorite artist is Lil Wayne.
When he has free time he said he is always practicing on his game, but if he’s not playing basketball I like to relax, hang with friends, or lift weights.”
As you can see Aaron Ernest Anderson is committed to his teammates and his school work. He wants to be the best player he knows he can be.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TAKES ON OHIO STATE FOR AN AFTERNOON TILT
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers will take on Ohio State on Saturday afternoon at Williams Arena. The Gophers are coming off their first loss of the season, falling to Michigan State 70-58. The Gophers are now 12-1.
The Buckeyes come into the contest with a record of 10-1. Their leading scorer’s are Evan Turner who averages 15.7 points per game and Jon Diebler 11.5. Minnesota’s leading scoring is Lawrence Westbrook who averages 12.8 points per game.
The Buckeyes come into the contest with a record of 10-1. Their leading scorer’s are Evan Turner who averages 15.7 points per game and Jon Diebler 11.5. Minnesota’s leading scoring is Lawrence Westbrook who averages 12.8 points per game.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
GOLDEN BEARS FALL TO UNBEATEN ST. THOMAS TOMMIES IN OVERTIME
Junior forward Craig Heiman (Marshall, Wis.) poured in 26 points including a three-pointer with 1:35 to play to break a 66-66 tie in overtime, but the University of St. Thomas (9-0) would score six points in the final 68 seconds to upend Concordia University (6-5) in a non-conference matchup between the St. Paul schools.
There were 42 fouls and 48 total free throws between the two teams in what was a physical contest between the third ranked Division III team in the nation against the host Golden Bears, a Division II member.
The game was tight throughout with nine ties and 16 lead changes with both teams holding a large lead of nine. Concordia's nine point edge occurred with 11:41 to play in regulation, a 50-41 advantage that came on the heels of a 13-1 run that spanned nearly four minutes of play.
St. Thomas started strong defensively, holding CU to just one field goal in the first six-plus minutes of play before sophomore Matt Hackl (Seymour, Wis.) knocked down one of three first half three-pointers. Luckily for the Golden Bears, they only surrended eight points in the opening six minutes and would come back and take the lead at the 11:54 mark with Hackl's second three-pointer.
Hackl finished the night with 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench. He was 4-7 from the floor and 3-5 from long range.
Concordia's defense stalled the UST offense during the early part of the game as well, keeping UST at eight points for a three and a half minute span.
With Concordia leading 16-15 at the 8:17 mark in the half, UST shut down the CU offense once again, holding them to just three points over the next five minutes as UST built their largest lead of the night, holding a 28-19 lead with 3:37 to play.
Heiman stopped the cold streak this time, drilling a three with 3:12 to play and Concordia would pull within five when junior Sammy Ricks (St. Paul, Minn.) put in a layup just on a nice pass from senior Matt Cadwell (St. Paul, Minn.) just before the buzzer. Cadwell and Ricks each scored eight while Ricks had five assists with Cadwell dishing three.
Heiman finished the game 10-21 from the field and knocked down 4-10 from three-point distance while collecting eight rebounds. He was busy on the evening, playing 43 of a possible 45 minutes.
B.J. Viau was tough to stop on the offensive glass, pulling down 10 of his 14 rebounds on the offensive end while finishing with a team-high 19 points. He also had four steals and three assists in a well balanced evening of play.
UST struggled from behind the arc, hitting just 4-21. Tyler Nicolai hit 4-9 from three while the Tommies' leading scorer, Joe Scott, was 0-9 from downtown and 2-14 from the field.
The Golden Bears and Tommies met for the 11th time in series history, with UST winning all 11 meetings.
Concordia returns to conference action for the remainder of the season with a big tilt at St. Cloud State this Saturday at 4 p.m. Both teams carry the only unbeaten records in the league with identical 4-0 records facing the same league schedules thus far.
There were 42 fouls and 48 total free throws between the two teams in what was a physical contest between the third ranked Division III team in the nation against the host Golden Bears, a Division II member.
The game was tight throughout with nine ties and 16 lead changes with both teams holding a large lead of nine. Concordia's nine point edge occurred with 11:41 to play in regulation, a 50-41 advantage that came on the heels of a 13-1 run that spanned nearly four minutes of play.
St. Thomas started strong defensively, holding CU to just one field goal in the first six-plus minutes of play before sophomore Matt Hackl (Seymour, Wis.) knocked down one of three first half three-pointers. Luckily for the Golden Bears, they only surrended eight points in the opening six minutes and would come back and take the lead at the 11:54 mark with Hackl's second three-pointer.
Hackl finished the night with 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench. He was 4-7 from the floor and 3-5 from long range.
Concordia's defense stalled the UST offense during the early part of the game as well, keeping UST at eight points for a three and a half minute span.
With Concordia leading 16-15 at the 8:17 mark in the half, UST shut down the CU offense once again, holding them to just three points over the next five minutes as UST built their largest lead of the night, holding a 28-19 lead with 3:37 to play.
Heiman stopped the cold streak this time, drilling a three with 3:12 to play and Concordia would pull within five when junior Sammy Ricks (St. Paul, Minn.) put in a layup just on a nice pass from senior Matt Cadwell (St. Paul, Minn.) just before the buzzer. Cadwell and Ricks each scored eight while Ricks had five assists with Cadwell dishing three.
Heiman finished the game 10-21 from the field and knocked down 4-10 from three-point distance while collecting eight rebounds. He was busy on the evening, playing 43 of a possible 45 minutes.
B.J. Viau was tough to stop on the offensive glass, pulling down 10 of his 14 rebounds on the offensive end while finishing with a team-high 19 points. He also had four steals and three assists in a well balanced evening of play.
UST struggled from behind the arc, hitting just 4-21. Tyler Nicolai hit 4-9 from three while the Tommies' leading scorer, Joe Scott, was 0-9 from downtown and 2-14 from the field.
The Golden Bears and Tommies met for the 11th time in series history, with UST winning all 11 meetings.
Concordia returns to conference action for the remainder of the season with a big tilt at St. Cloud State this Saturday at 4 p.m. Both teams carry the only unbeaten records in the league with identical 4-0 records facing the same league schedules thus far.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA TO TAKE ON SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team (6-6, 0-1 Missouri Valley Conference) heads to Carbondale, Ill., for its first conference road game of the season, facing Southern Illinois (5-7, 0-1) on New Year's Eve. The Panthers have dropped 11 straight decisions at SIU, with their last win being in the 1996-97 campaign.
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Sophomore point guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe scored a career-high 28 points, nearly leading UNI from a 21-point first half deficit to the win, in the team’s 85-84 double-overtime loss to Indiana State on Sunday. Ahelegbe connected on 11-of-19 shots from the floor, and was 2-of-3 from three-point range, while also grabbing three rebounds and dishing out three assists. The 28 points was the most ever scored by a UNI player in the three-year history of the McLeod Center, Ahelegbe’s previous career-high was 18 points against Iowa State in an overtime loss Dec. 3.
The 85-84 double-overtime loss to Indiana State Dec. 28 was the first double-overtime game in the three-year history of the McLeod Center. The last time UNI played in a double-overtime game was on Jan. 16, 2006, in a 71-65 win over Southern Illinois in the UNI-Dome.
UNI made a season-high 10 three-pointers against Indiana State Dec. 28. Ali Farokhmanesh led the way with four treys – all after halftime while Kwadzo Ahelegbe and Johnny Moran each connected on two. After falling behind by as many as 21 points in the first half (39-18), and trailing by 17 points at halftime (41-24), UNI fought back to force overtime against Indiana State Dec. 28. Travis Brown hit a three-pointer from the top of the key with one second left to force the extra session.
Two players saw career-high minute totals in UNI’s double-overtime game with Indiana State Dec. 28. Sophomore guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe played 46 of 50 possible minutes against the Sycamores, while freshman guard Johnny Moran played 41 minutes.
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Sophomore point guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe scored a career-high 28 points, nearly leading UNI from a 21-point first half deficit to the win, in the team’s 85-84 double-overtime loss to Indiana State on Sunday. Ahelegbe connected on 11-of-19 shots from the floor, and was 2-of-3 from three-point range, while also grabbing three rebounds and dishing out three assists. The 28 points was the most ever scored by a UNI player in the three-year history of the McLeod Center, Ahelegbe’s previous career-high was 18 points against Iowa State in an overtime loss Dec. 3.
The 85-84 double-overtime loss to Indiana State Dec. 28 was the first double-overtime game in the three-year history of the McLeod Center. The last time UNI played in a double-overtime game was on Jan. 16, 2006, in a 71-65 win over Southern Illinois in the UNI-Dome.
UNI made a season-high 10 three-pointers against Indiana State Dec. 28. Ali Farokhmanesh led the way with four treys – all after halftime while Kwadzo Ahelegbe and Johnny Moran each connected on two. After falling behind by as many as 21 points in the first half (39-18), and trailing by 17 points at halftime (41-24), UNI fought back to force overtime against Indiana State Dec. 28. Travis Brown hit a three-pointer from the top of the key with one second left to force the extra session.
Two players saw career-high minute totals in UNI’s double-overtime game with Indiana State Dec. 28. Sophomore guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe played 46 of 50 possible minutes against the Sycamores, while freshman guard Johnny Moran played 41 minutes.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
INDIANA STATE OUTLASTS UNI, 85-84, IN DOUBLE-OVERTIME
Despite a career-high 28 points from sophomore guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe, the University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team fell, 85-84, to Indiana State in double-overtime this afternoon in the Missouri Valley Conference opener for both schools. It was the first double-overtime game in the three-year history of the McLeod Center.
Ahelegbe was joined in double-figure scoring by junior guard Ali Farokhmanesh, who tied his career-best with 20 points, all of which came after halftime. Junior forward Adam Koch had 11 points and senior guard Travis Brown chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds off the bench. Indiana State also had four players in double-figures, led by guard Harry Marshall’s 23 points.
UNI got out of the gates quickly to start the game, as Koch drained a three-pointer and also made a pair of free throws as the Panthers jumped to a 7-2 lead four minutes in. Indiana State scored five straight to pull even at seven, and took a 12-9 lead after Carl Richard hit a three.
Ahelegbe hit a pull-up 15 foot jumper to get UNI within 14-13, before Indiana State went on a 9-0 run to extend its lead to 23-13 with 8:44 left in the first half. Following a UNI timeout, Lucas O’Rear converted a conventional three-point play, and Koch had a layup to pull the Panthers within 23-18 with 7:31 on the clock.
The Panthers had two chances to get closer right after that, but missed two straight front ends of one-and-one free throw opportunities. ISU’s Jay Tunnell then hit back-to-back three-pointers, starting ISU on a 16-0 run over the next four minutes, which saw the Sycamores push their lead to its largest point, 39-18, with just over a minute remaining before halftime. Jordan Eglseder scored on a put-back, and Ahelegbe made two foul shots and a jumper just before the buzzer to pull UNI within 41-24 at the break. Indiana State shot a sizzling 65 percent from the field (16-for-25) in the first 20 minutes, including 7-of-12 on three-pointers. UNI made just 33 percent of its shots (7-for-21) and was 1-for-6 from behind the arc in the opening half.
UNI got three-pointers from Ahelegbe and Farokhmanesh early in the second half, while forcing ISU to miss its first six shots from the floor, to get within nine, 43-34, with less than six minutes off the clock.
The Sycamores responded by extending their lead back to 13 points, 51-38, after a pair of free throws, but Ahelegbe and Farokhmanesh made consecutive layups to get UNI back within nine, 51-42.
With ISU in front 54-42 with 7:12 left in the second half, UNI made a huge surge. Johnny Moran nailed a three from the left wing to get the Panthers started, and Farokhmanesh hit a bomb from the right wing to conclude a 12-2 run, getting UNI within 56-54 with just over four minutes remaining.
ISU regained the momentum, as Marshall scored on two straight trips down to push the Sycamores’ lead to 61-54 with two minutes left in regulation. Farokhmanesh then drained a deep three, and after forcing an ISU turnover, Brown made a layup to pull UNI within 61-59. ISU scored the next time down, but Moran drained another three to get the Panthers within 63-62 with 25 seconds left.
UNI forced another turnover, but Moran was called for an offensive foul with 15 seconds to go as he went in for a layup. The Panthers fouled Marshall, who made both free throws to push ISU’s lead to 65-62. But UNI found Brown at the top of the key, and he drained a trey with one second left to force overtime. UNI shot 58 percent from the floor in the second half (14-for-24) and was 7-for-10 from three-point range, while ISU made 40 percent of its shots (8-for-20) and was 0-for-6 from behind the arc.
Tunnell hit a three-pointer to start the first overtime, and ISU held a slight lead throughout most of the first extra session. UNI got within 70-68 after Brown hit one of two free throws with just over two minutes left, and ISU’s Rashad Reed hit both of his foul shots to give the Sycamores a 72-68 edge with 1:19 left.
Farokhmanesh hit his fourth three-pointer of the game to get UNI within one, and after Marshall made one of two free throws with 32 seconds left, Ahelegbe drove the lane and tied the game at 73 with 19 seconds on the clock. UNI forced a Marshall miss as the horn expired and the game went to its second overtime. Ahelegbe scored on two straight layups to open the second extra period and push UNI to 77-73 lead. Marshall then made one of two free throws, but ISU grabbed the offensive rebound on his miss, and Carter was able to drain a three to tie the game at 77. Ahelegbe was fouled and made both shots to give UNI a 79-77 advantage, but the next time down, Carter drained a three and was fouled, making the free throw, to put ISU in front 81-79 with just under a minute to go.
Brown tied the game at 81 by making both free throws after he was fouled driving to the basket. Marshall was then fouled on the other end with 17 seconds left, and he, too, made both free throws to give the Sycamores an 83-81 lead. Ahelegbe got into the lane the next time down, but his shot would not go down. ISU’s Reed grabbed the rebound, was fouled, and made both free throws to with six seconds left to seal the win.
UNI shot 43 percent from the floor for the game, including connecting on a season-high 10 three-pointers. Indiana State made 49 percent of its shots and also drained 10 threes.
With the victory, Indiana State improved to 3-9 overall, 1-0 in the Missouri Valley Conference, while UNI fell to 6-6, 0-1. The Panthers travel to face Southern Illinois on Wed., Dec. 31, with tipoff from SIU Arena set for 7:05 pm.
Ahelegbe was joined in double-figure scoring by junior guard Ali Farokhmanesh, who tied his career-best with 20 points, all of which came after halftime. Junior forward Adam Koch had 11 points and senior guard Travis Brown chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds off the bench. Indiana State also had four players in double-figures, led by guard Harry Marshall’s 23 points.
UNI got out of the gates quickly to start the game, as Koch drained a three-pointer and also made a pair of free throws as the Panthers jumped to a 7-2 lead four minutes in. Indiana State scored five straight to pull even at seven, and took a 12-9 lead after Carl Richard hit a three.
Ahelegbe hit a pull-up 15 foot jumper to get UNI within 14-13, before Indiana State went on a 9-0 run to extend its lead to 23-13 with 8:44 left in the first half. Following a UNI timeout, Lucas O’Rear converted a conventional three-point play, and Koch had a layup to pull the Panthers within 23-18 with 7:31 on the clock.
The Panthers had two chances to get closer right after that, but missed two straight front ends of one-and-one free throw opportunities. ISU’s Jay Tunnell then hit back-to-back three-pointers, starting ISU on a 16-0 run over the next four minutes, which saw the Sycamores push their lead to its largest point, 39-18, with just over a minute remaining before halftime. Jordan Eglseder scored on a put-back, and Ahelegbe made two foul shots and a jumper just before the buzzer to pull UNI within 41-24 at the break. Indiana State shot a sizzling 65 percent from the field (16-for-25) in the first 20 minutes, including 7-of-12 on three-pointers. UNI made just 33 percent of its shots (7-for-21) and was 1-for-6 from behind the arc in the opening half.
UNI got three-pointers from Ahelegbe and Farokhmanesh early in the second half, while forcing ISU to miss its first six shots from the floor, to get within nine, 43-34, with less than six minutes off the clock.
The Sycamores responded by extending their lead back to 13 points, 51-38, after a pair of free throws, but Ahelegbe and Farokhmanesh made consecutive layups to get UNI back within nine, 51-42.
With ISU in front 54-42 with 7:12 left in the second half, UNI made a huge surge. Johnny Moran nailed a three from the left wing to get the Panthers started, and Farokhmanesh hit a bomb from the right wing to conclude a 12-2 run, getting UNI within 56-54 with just over four minutes remaining.
ISU regained the momentum, as Marshall scored on two straight trips down to push the Sycamores’ lead to 61-54 with two minutes left in regulation. Farokhmanesh then drained a deep three, and after forcing an ISU turnover, Brown made a layup to pull UNI within 61-59. ISU scored the next time down, but Moran drained another three to get the Panthers within 63-62 with 25 seconds left.
UNI forced another turnover, but Moran was called for an offensive foul with 15 seconds to go as he went in for a layup. The Panthers fouled Marshall, who made both free throws to push ISU’s lead to 65-62. But UNI found Brown at the top of the key, and he drained a trey with one second left to force overtime. UNI shot 58 percent from the floor in the second half (14-for-24) and was 7-for-10 from three-point range, while ISU made 40 percent of its shots (8-for-20) and was 0-for-6 from behind the arc.
Tunnell hit a three-pointer to start the first overtime, and ISU held a slight lead throughout most of the first extra session. UNI got within 70-68 after Brown hit one of two free throws with just over two minutes left, and ISU’s Rashad Reed hit both of his foul shots to give the Sycamores a 72-68 edge with 1:19 left.
Farokhmanesh hit his fourth three-pointer of the game to get UNI within one, and after Marshall made one of two free throws with 32 seconds left, Ahelegbe drove the lane and tied the game at 73 with 19 seconds on the clock. UNI forced a Marshall miss as the horn expired and the game went to its second overtime. Ahelegbe scored on two straight layups to open the second extra period and push UNI to 77-73 lead. Marshall then made one of two free throws, but ISU grabbed the offensive rebound on his miss, and Carter was able to drain a three to tie the game at 77. Ahelegbe was fouled and made both shots to give UNI a 79-77 advantage, but the next time down, Carter drained a three and was fouled, making the free throw, to put ISU in front 81-79 with just under a minute to go.
Brown tied the game at 81 by making both free throws after he was fouled driving to the basket. Marshall was then fouled on the other end with 17 seconds left, and he, too, made both free throws to give the Sycamores an 83-81 lead. Ahelegbe got into the lane the next time down, but his shot would not go down. ISU’s Reed grabbed the rebound, was fouled, and made both free throws to with six seconds left to seal the win.
UNI shot 43 percent from the floor for the game, including connecting on a season-high 10 three-pointers. Indiana State made 49 percent of its shots and also drained 10 threes.
With the victory, Indiana State improved to 3-9 overall, 1-0 in the Missouri Valley Conference, while UNI fell to 6-6, 0-1. The Panthers travel to face Southern Illinois on Wed., Dec. 31, with tipoff from SIU Arena set for 7:05 pm.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
NORTHWESTERN EAGLES LOOKS TO STAY UNDEFEATED AS THEY TAKE ON A PESKY HAMLINE PIPERS TEAM AT THE ERICKSEN CENTER
We are about to get this game underway. Hamline has put the pressure on early, as they are looking to trap the ball and press here.
Northwestern has started the game out in a zone defense. They are doing a lot of talking away from the ball. Northwestern looks to push the ball, in the early goings. Northwestern has continued to play mostly zone defense. Hamline has used both man and zone in the early going.
Dan Anderson has played well. Dan has just striped his defender at mid court and he has just made a nice lay-up. Dan is playing good help-side defense. Dan has just made a deep three pointer, and it looks like he has turned an ankle. He limps up the court now but is still playing hard. He is walking off the court without help.
Both teams are tied at 11 here, with 11:00 left to go in the first half. Both teams are playing well. This is a fast pace game so far. Both of these teams want to get the ball out of the basket and run, as quick as possible. Both of these teams are doing a good job of doing just that. Stephen Hanson for Northwestern has just come down and hit a deep three point shot that has given the Eagles a 16-15 lead. Now, there is 9:30 left to go in the first quarter.
Dan Anderson has just checked back into this game. He doesn't seem to be bothered by the ankle. I think that he just probably landed on it wrong and the pain will go away. He is a tough kid.
Northwestern has put on a little run, in this half. They have just made a few buckets in a row, while Hamline has not been able to get one to drop.
John Duren has just come down and hit a nice three point shot at the top of the key for Northwestern. He has had a nice game thus far tonight.
With 4:36 left to go in the half, the score is Northwestern 23 and Hamline 22.
Hamline continues to play a little zone, in this tight ball game. Neither team is going to lay down now. Both teams are really going at it.
We have reached the half way point in this game. At half time, the score is Northwestern 31 and Hamline 25. Hamline's scoring leader is Dan Anderson, with a total of 8 points at the break. The leading scorer for Northwestern is Stephen Hanson with 9 points.
As this second half begins, both teams came out aggressive. Hamline has some hard work to do to get back into it. But like any game, any team can go on a run. Northwestern has shot the ball better tonight. Although, there's still a long way to go in this game.
Northwestern has decided not to press to get this second half underway. Hamline still looks to push the ball in the start of this half. Northwestern has really come out and took it to Hamline in the second half. Hamline is still looks strong but Northwestern is really cooking.
Both teams are continuing to do battle. Eric Clute has just come up and hit a big jump shot for Hamline. Hamlin will try to shoot their way back into this game. They are going to have to pace themselves, but they will also have to show a bit of urgency in doing it, as the clock winds down. With 12:00 left to go in regulation, the score is Northwestern 47 and Hamlin 37. They are both playing well in this game.
Hamline is still playing very hard man-to-man defense here. They are still tuned into this game mentally. They are fighters, and they are not backing down. Stephen Hanson has just come down and got a monster, behind-the-head, two-handed slam dunk. Then on the next play he comes down and nails a 3 point shot. Stephen Hanson has just been on fire here in the last 2:00 of play. He has really come around and had a couple of nice shots.
As this game comes to an end, Northwestern came away with the victory this evening to remain undefeated for the season. Both teams played extremely well this evening.
Northwestern was lead by Stephen Hanson. He was had a total of 18 points. The other leading scorers were Reid Berens, who had a 16 points. Brian Lecheler added 16 points to top out the leading scorers for Northwestern.
For Hamline, a team that battled on every play, they were lead in scoring by Tony Thrasher with 16 points. The other leading scorer was Eric Clute with 10 points in the contest.
The final of the game was Northwestern 74 and Hamline 62.
Northwestern has started the game out in a zone defense. They are doing a lot of talking away from the ball. Northwestern looks to push the ball, in the early goings. Northwestern has continued to play mostly zone defense. Hamline has used both man and zone in the early going.
Dan Anderson has played well. Dan has just striped his defender at mid court and he has just made a nice lay-up. Dan is playing good help-side defense. Dan has just made a deep three pointer, and it looks like he has turned an ankle. He limps up the court now but is still playing hard. He is walking off the court without help.
Both teams are tied at 11 here, with 11:00 left to go in the first half. Both teams are playing well. This is a fast pace game so far. Both of these teams want to get the ball out of the basket and run, as quick as possible. Both of these teams are doing a good job of doing just that. Stephen Hanson for Northwestern has just come down and hit a deep three point shot that has given the Eagles a 16-15 lead. Now, there is 9:30 left to go in the first quarter.
Dan Anderson has just checked back into this game. He doesn't seem to be bothered by the ankle. I think that he just probably landed on it wrong and the pain will go away. He is a tough kid.
Northwestern has put on a little run, in this half. They have just made a few buckets in a row, while Hamline has not been able to get one to drop.
John Duren has just come down and hit a nice three point shot at the top of the key for Northwestern. He has had a nice game thus far tonight.
With 4:36 left to go in the half, the score is Northwestern 23 and Hamline 22.
Hamline continues to play a little zone, in this tight ball game. Neither team is going to lay down now. Both teams are really going at it.
We have reached the half way point in this game. At half time, the score is Northwestern 31 and Hamline 25. Hamline's scoring leader is Dan Anderson, with a total of 8 points at the break. The leading scorer for Northwestern is Stephen Hanson with 9 points.
As this second half begins, both teams came out aggressive. Hamline has some hard work to do to get back into it. But like any game, any team can go on a run. Northwestern has shot the ball better tonight. Although, there's still a long way to go in this game.
Northwestern has decided not to press to get this second half underway. Hamline still looks to push the ball in the start of this half. Northwestern has really come out and took it to Hamline in the second half. Hamline is still looks strong but Northwestern is really cooking.
Both teams are continuing to do battle. Eric Clute has just come up and hit a big jump shot for Hamline. Hamlin will try to shoot their way back into this game. They are going to have to pace themselves, but they will also have to show a bit of urgency in doing it, as the clock winds down. With 12:00 left to go in regulation, the score is Northwestern 47 and Hamlin 37. They are both playing well in this game.
Hamline is still playing very hard man-to-man defense here. They are still tuned into this game mentally. They are fighters, and they are not backing down. Stephen Hanson has just come down and got a monster, behind-the-head, two-handed slam dunk. Then on the next play he comes down and nails a 3 point shot. Stephen Hanson has just been on fire here in the last 2:00 of play. He has really come around and had a couple of nice shots.
As this game comes to an end, Northwestern came away with the victory this evening to remain undefeated for the season. Both teams played extremely well this evening.
Northwestern was lead by Stephen Hanson. He was had a total of 18 points. The other leading scorers were Reid Berens, who had a 16 points. Brian Lecheler added 16 points to top out the leading scorers for Northwestern.
For Hamline, a team that battled on every play, they were lead in scoring by Tony Thrasher with 16 points. The other leading scorer was Eric Clute with 10 points in the contest.
The final of the game was Northwestern 74 and Hamline 62.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN DYLAN HALE COMMITS TO TEXAS STATE
Howard Pulley Basketball and Minneapolis Washburn’s Dylan Hale has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for Texas State University and he will enroll there in 2009.
Dylan will play for Texas State’s head coach Doug Davalos who is starting his third-year at the helm of the Bobcats program and his seventh-year as a head coach. Texas State plays in the Southland Conference.
Dylan, a transfer from St. Paul Central, is a senior at Washburn and plays for head coach Reggie Perkins. He also spent 2-years with Howard Pulley program and made a very nice rise through their organization, spending his last season playing for the 17U HP-Black Team. He also was an outstanding member of the Pulley 2008 European Tour team.
Dylan will play for Texas State’s head coach Doug Davalos who is starting his third-year at the helm of the Bobcats program and his seventh-year as a head coach. Texas State plays in the Southland Conference.
Dylan, a transfer from St. Paul Central, is a senior at Washburn and plays for head coach Reggie Perkins. He also spent 2-years with Howard Pulley program and made a very nice rise through their organization, spending his last season playing for the 17U HP-Black Team. He also was an outstanding member of the Pulley 2008 European Tour team.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
THE GOPHERS OVER COME A PESKY ST CLOUD STATE HUSKY TEAM
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers started off the exhibition portion of their schedule against St Cloud State University. There has been much talk about this upcoming season with the new players and what Head Coach Tubby Smith can do with his squad. The arena is almost half full as we begin this game. Last season the Gophers were 20-14 and 8-10 in the Big Ten. St Cloud State University was 17-11 and 5-7 in the NCC.
As this game gets set to get underway here at storied Williams Arena, the crowed is quite intense and the Gophers are pushing the ball to start game. St Cloud is also playing a fast tempo.
Tubby Smith has done a lot of subbing early in this game trying to keep fresh legs in the game. Taylor Witt has been on fire here for the Huskies and has scored the Huskies first seven points. At the first media time out the score is Minnesota 8 and St Cloud State 7 with 15:57 left to go in the first half.
A lot of different players are getting early looks as Coach Smith has been pulling the trigger quickly. Devoe Joseph has come down and hit a three to get the Gophers in this game. They are trying to use their energy to get something going, but the Huskies are doing their best to stop it.
Theo Rothstein has entered in the game for St Cloud and showed a lot of energy. The Huskies are playing a strong man to man defense here in the first-half. They are switching a lot of screens. They are also helping off the ball.
Devron Bostick is really playing up-tempo. He has been all over and is playing well. With 11:47 left to go in the first half the score is Minnesota 18 and St Cloud State 15.
This game has been going back and forth and St Cloud State is playing really solid. They are a scrappy team that has given the Gophers a lot of trouble.
With 7:31 left the score is Minnesota 27 and the Huskies 24. The Gophers and St. Cloud are shooting 47.4% and 44.4% respectively from the field.
The Gophers are being patient on offense. Ralph Sampson III is playing tough and aggressive defense and he is also doing a nice job boxing out on the offensive end.
The Huskies are attacking on the offensive and they are getting up into the Gophers faces. They are not letting down or backing off. Both teams are going after each other strong the final minutes of the first half.
Lawrence Westbrook has gotten on the floor and really gone after loose balls and he has also hit some nice shots.
In a game that has been up tempo the Gophers and the Huskies are tied at the half 49-49.
At half time St Cloud State is shooting 50% from the field (16-32) and are shooting 40% from behind the three point line (6-15) and 73.3% (11-15) from the free throw line.
The Gophers are shooting (16-29) 55.2 % from the field and (4-6) 66.7 % from the three point range and 56.5% (13-23) from the free throw line. The leading scorer for Minnesota is Al Nolan Jr. with 12 points and for St Cloud State their leading scorer is Andrew Bernstetter with 15.
Both teams are coming out ready to play here in the second half. To start the half, Nolan is looking very sharp and has been able to push the ball and has made some very nice passes.
With 15:43 left to go in regulation the score is Minnesota 55 and St Cloud State 52.
Both teams are applying more pressure coming out of the media time out. Minnesota is playing man to man defense and they are really getting up and jamming the cutters. Travis Busch has also made some nice plays. He has been able to finish inside and he is really getting after it.
With 11:48 left to go in regulation, the score is Minnesota 61 and St Cloud State 57.
Minnesota has gone on a little run forcing St Cloud State to burn a time out. With 10:48 left to go, the score is now Minnesota 68 and St Cloud 59.
Blake Hoffarber has hit some amazing shots. They are not tricky shots they are just shots that when it leaves his hand you have to say is it going in or isn’t it. He has a nice ark on his shot and he likes to shoot the mid range jumper.
With 7:59 left to go in regulation the score is Minnesota 77 and St Cloud State 61.
Jonathan Williams has been playing well late in the second half. He did play in the first half but has really blossomed here in the second half. He has become something to contend with in the minutes that he has played.
Something upset Tubby Smith on the Gophers last position and he called a thirty second time out to get his troops under control. The Gophers are going to have to grind this one out.
With 3:57 left to go the score is Minnesota 79 and St Cloud State 67.
Down the stretch the Golden Gophers have been able to fend off the Huskies and have come away with an 88-80 victory. Scoring in double figures for the Gophers tonight were Al Nolen with 18 points, Lawrence Westbrook with 15, Travis Busch 13 and Blake Hoffarber 11.
For St Cloud State, their leading scorers were Andrew Bernestetter with 15 points, Brett Carmicheal with 14, Taylor Witt 10, and Matt Schneck 8.
As this game gets set to get underway here at storied Williams Arena, the crowed is quite intense and the Gophers are pushing the ball to start game. St Cloud is also playing a fast tempo.
Tubby Smith has done a lot of subbing early in this game trying to keep fresh legs in the game. Taylor Witt has been on fire here for the Huskies and has scored the Huskies first seven points. At the first media time out the score is Minnesota 8 and St Cloud State 7 with 15:57 left to go in the first half.
A lot of different players are getting early looks as Coach Smith has been pulling the trigger quickly. Devoe Joseph has come down and hit a three to get the Gophers in this game. They are trying to use their energy to get something going, but the Huskies are doing their best to stop it.
Theo Rothstein has entered in the game for St Cloud and showed a lot of energy. The Huskies are playing a strong man to man defense here in the first-half. They are switching a lot of screens. They are also helping off the ball.
Devron Bostick is really playing up-tempo. He has been all over and is playing well. With 11:47 left to go in the first half the score is Minnesota 18 and St Cloud State 15.
This game has been going back and forth and St Cloud State is playing really solid. They are a scrappy team that has given the Gophers a lot of trouble.
With 7:31 left the score is Minnesota 27 and the Huskies 24. The Gophers and St. Cloud are shooting 47.4% and 44.4% respectively from the field.
The Gophers are being patient on offense. Ralph Sampson III is playing tough and aggressive defense and he is also doing a nice job boxing out on the offensive end.
The Huskies are attacking on the offensive and they are getting up into the Gophers faces. They are not letting down or backing off. Both teams are going after each other strong the final minutes of the first half.
Lawrence Westbrook has gotten on the floor and really gone after loose balls and he has also hit some nice shots.
In a game that has been up tempo the Gophers and the Huskies are tied at the half 49-49.
At half time St Cloud State is shooting 50% from the field (16-32) and are shooting 40% from behind the three point line (6-15) and 73.3% (11-15) from the free throw line.
The Gophers are shooting (16-29) 55.2 % from the field and (4-6) 66.7 % from the three point range and 56.5% (13-23) from the free throw line. The leading scorer for Minnesota is Al Nolan Jr. with 12 points and for St Cloud State their leading scorer is Andrew Bernstetter with 15.
Both teams are coming out ready to play here in the second half. To start the half, Nolan is looking very sharp and has been able to push the ball and has made some very nice passes.
With 15:43 left to go in regulation the score is Minnesota 55 and St Cloud State 52.
Both teams are applying more pressure coming out of the media time out. Minnesota is playing man to man defense and they are really getting up and jamming the cutters. Travis Busch has also made some nice plays. He has been able to finish inside and he is really getting after it.
With 11:48 left to go in regulation, the score is Minnesota 61 and St Cloud State 57.
Minnesota has gone on a little run forcing St Cloud State to burn a time out. With 10:48 left to go, the score is now Minnesota 68 and St Cloud 59.
Blake Hoffarber has hit some amazing shots. They are not tricky shots they are just shots that when it leaves his hand you have to say is it going in or isn’t it. He has a nice ark on his shot and he likes to shoot the mid range jumper.
With 7:59 left to go in regulation the score is Minnesota 77 and St Cloud State 61.
Jonathan Williams has been playing well late in the second half. He did play in the first half but has really blossomed here in the second half. He has become something to contend with in the minutes that he has played.
Something upset Tubby Smith on the Gophers last position and he called a thirty second time out to get his troops under control. The Gophers are going to have to grind this one out.
With 3:57 left to go the score is Minnesota 79 and St Cloud State 67.
Down the stretch the Golden Gophers have been able to fend off the Huskies and have come away with an 88-80 victory. Scoring in double figures for the Gophers tonight were Al Nolen with 18 points, Lawrence Westbrook with 15, Travis Busch 13 and Blake Hoffarber 11.
For St Cloud State, their leading scorers were Andrew Bernestetter with 15 points, Brett Carmicheal with 14, Taylor Witt 10, and Matt Schneck 8.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA BASKETBALL COACH TUBBY SMITH SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON THE UPCOMING SEASON
I caught up with Tubby Smith on Saturday afternoon after the Gophers finished their last open scrimmage to the public.
On Monday night the Gophers open the season with a home exhibition game against St. Cloud State at the University.
Here are the links:
All my interviews
Official Gopher Men's Basketball website
On Monday night the Gophers open the season with a home exhibition game against St. Cloud State at the University.
Here are the links:
All my interviews
Official Gopher Men's Basketball website
Sunday, October 19, 2008
STEVEN'S SPORTS REPORT TO COVER THE BIG TEN MEDIA DAY IN CHICAGO ILLINOIS
I will be traveling to Chicago Illinois to cover this year's Big Ten Men's basketball Media Day. The event takes place on Sunday October 26th. This year, the event will be held at The O'Hare Marriott hotel in Chicago.
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