VERMILION WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA WEST IN A MENS BASKETBALL GAME

On March 2 Vermillion and Minnesota West squared off in a mens basketball game.

 

Vermilion started the game out in a zone defense while Minnesota West started in a man-to-man defense.

 

Vermilion looked to get the ball into the hands of Emeche Wells.  Wells was able to get to the basket and make layups.

 

Minnesota West’s Cody Harris came out on fire as he scored six of his teams first eight points.

 

Vermilion called a timeout with 15:51 left in the first half. The score was Minnesota West 10, Vermilion 6.

 

Vermilion’s Derek Meger wasn’t afraid to drive to the basket and look for layups. He was fouled and was able to get to the free throw line.

 

Minnesota West was able to hit shots in the first half. They did a good job of communicating on the floor.

 

Vermilion’s offense went cold for a period of time in the first half. Minnesota West took advantage of the Vermilion shooting woes as they kept on attacking the basket and taking time off the clock.

 

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls.

 

Vermilion scored in spurts in the first half. There were periods of time were they couldn’t get a basket and then they would string five baskets together.

 

Minnesota West’s Derek Buyse came up with some big three-point shots. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot the long shot.

 

Minnesota West did a good job of slowing down the Vermilion offense. They were able to get steals and layups off the steals.

 

Wells came up with some deep three-point shots late in the half.

 

At halftime the score was Minnesota West 53, Vermilion 38.

 

As the second half got underway Minnesota West continued to look to get the ball into the hands of Harris.

 

Wells got hot early in the second half. He stepped up and was able to knock down some deep three-point shots.

 

Minnesota West called a timeout with 16:28 left to go in regulation. The score was Minnesota West 59, Vermilion 50.

 

Minnesota West’s Jackson Seitzinger also was able to come up with some deep three-point shots in the second half.

 

Wells came up with a layup that tied the game at 70 with 10 minutes left in regulation.

 

The score went back and forth in the second half.

 

After a slow start by Vermilion they came out strong in the second half.

 

Minnesota West called a timeout with 7:19 left in regulation. The score was Vermilion 80, Minnesota West 75.

 

Buysse continued to hit three-point shots in the second half.

 

Vermilion called a timeout with 4:06 left in regulation. The score was Vermilion 91, Minnesota West 85.

 

The score went back forth late in regulation.

 

Both teams continued to attack the basket and cast three-point shots.

 

Wells hit a jump-shot with .5 seconds left in regulation to give Vermilion a 1 point lead.

 

Vermilion came away with the 100-99 victory over Minnesota West.

 

As a team Minnesota West shot 34-67 from the field that included going 17-31 from behind the three-point line. They were 14-18 from the free throw line. Minnesota West brought down a total of 29 rebounds 21 of them on the defensive end. They were lead in scoring by Buysee and Thomas with 21 points, Harris with 20 points and Seitzinger with 17 points.

 

Vermilion shot 36-66 from the field that included going 15-28 from behind the three-point line. They were 13-18 from the free throw line. Vermilion brought down a total of 37 rebounds, 26 of them on the defensive end. They were lead in scoring by Wells with 30 points and Lucas with 25 points.

 

After the game I talked to Vermilion head coach Paul McDonald and Wells about the game.

ST. CLOUD TECHNICAL COLLEGE WENT UP AGAINST VERMILION COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN A MENS BASKETBALL GAME

SCTC and Vermilion went up against each other in a mens basketball game.

 

Vermilion looked to get the ball into the hands of Emeche Wells. Wells looked to get layups.

 

SCTC looked to get the ball into the hands of Jared Noonan. Noonan was not afraid to shoot the ball from inside the paint.

 

Vermilion was able to score baskets in transition. Vermilion’s Q McFadden came up with some nice mid-range jump shots in the first half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

SCTC attacked the basket and was able to hit shots late in the first half.  

 

At halftime the score was Vermilion 42, SCTC 38.

 

Vermilion’s Derek Meger and Jerrod Briscoe were all over the floor. They were able to come up with big shots throughout the contest.

 

SCTC had a difficult time shooting the ball throughout the game.

 

Wells continued to shoot the ball well. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he was comfortable shooting the ball.

 

SCTC stepped up and made shots late in regulation. They were able to get within eight points of Vermilion at 68-60 with 8:48 left.

 

Vermilion Dre Lucas came up with some nice mid-range jump shots in the second half.

 

SCTC turned on the offensive firepower late in the game. They got within three points with just under four minutes to go in regulation.

 

Vermilion called a timeout with 2:49 left in regulation. The score was Vermilion 80, SCTC 74.

 

The game came down to the wire.

 

Vermilion came away with the 90-82 victory over SCTC College.

 

As a team St. Cloud Tech was lead in scoring by Noonan with 22 points and West with 17 points. St. Cloud Tech shot 29-85 from the field including going 5-23 from behind the three pint line. They were 19-24 from the free throw line. They brought down a total of 54 total rebounds 31 of them on the defensive end.

 

Vermilion was lead in scoring by Meger with 25 points and Briscoe with 25 points as well. Wells chipped in 17 points. As a team Vermilion was 33-73 from the field that included going 6-23 from behind the three-point line. They were 18-29 from the free throw line. Vermilion brought down a total of 49 rebounds 35 of them on the defensive end.

VERMILION TOOK ON ANOKA RAMSEY IN A MENS BASKETBALL GAME

Vermilion and Anoka Ramsey went up against each other in mens basketball game. Vermilion looked to push the ball down the floor and make baskets in transition.

 

Vermilion got the ball into the hands of Emeche Wells. Wells came up with some nice mid-range jump shots in the first half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

Vermilion’s Q McFadden was all over the floor for his teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots in the paint where he could shoot the ball.

 

Vermilion played zone defense in the first half. They wanted make Anoka shoot long shots.

 

Vermilion’s Derek Meger came up with some mid-range jump shots midway through the half that kept his team in the game.

 

Anoka did a good job of talking on the defensive end. They were able to frustrate Vermilion on offense.

 

Neither team went on a huge run late in the first half.

 

Anoka called a timeout with 5:00 left in the first half. The score was Vermilion 24, Anoka 21.

 

Anoka’s Anthony Brama came up with some nice mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half.

 

Anoka hit their shots late in the first half.

 

At halftime the score was Anoka 35, Vermilion 34.

 

The second half got underway Anoka’s Trent Pollard was all over the floor. He came up with steals and turned them into layups.

 

Anoka came out on fire in the second half. They were able to hit mid-range jump shots early in the second half.

 

Vermilion called a timeout with 17:09 left in regulation. The score was Anoka 42, Vermilion 36.

 

Anoka’s Chris Kpahn came up with a few deep three-point baskets to keep Anoka in the game. Teammate Lemuel Doe was also able to come up with three-point baskets.

 

Wells answered the call as he stepped up and knocked down a deep three-point shot.

 

Anoka called a timeout with 10:44 left in regulation. The score was Vermilion 53, Anoka 51.

 

There were many ties and lead changes throughout the second half. Both teams traded baskets in the second half.

 

Anoka’s Trent Pollard and Joe Lyons came up with some mid-range jump shots that kept Anoka in the game. Both teams weren’t afraid to launch the three point shot.

 

Anoka called a timeout with 3:31 left in regulation. The score was Anoka 68, Vermilion 65.

 

The game came down to the wire. Both teams played hard throughout the game.

 

In a very close contested game Anoka came away with the 80-76 victory over Vermilion.

 

As a team Vermilion shot 31-70 from the field that included going 4-18 from behind the three-point line. Vermilion shot 10-24 from the free throw line. They brought down a total of 36 rebounds 19 of them on the defensive end. Vermilion was lead in scoring by Meger with 21 points, Wells with 16 points and Starks and Brooks each with 10 points.

 

As a team Anoka shot 25-53 from the field that included going 9-22 from behind the three-point line. Anoka shot 21-25 from the free throw line. They brought down a total of 33 rebounds 24 of them on the defensive end. Anoka was lead in scoring by Lyons with 20 points, Doe with 18 points and Brama with 13 points.

GET TO KNOW EMECHE KINGSLEY OBIAZOR WELLS

Emeche Kingsley Obiazor Wells was born on October 19, 1993 in St Paul Minnesota. 

Wells loves to play the game of basketball. He is currently 6'3' ½ inches tall. Wells started playing basketball in the third grade. 

He played basketball, football and track at Roseville Area High School where he graduated in 2012. Wells will take his basketball skills to Vermillion Community College in Ely, Minnesota. 

In his free time Wells likes to workout in the gym and play video games. He comes from a big family where he has 5 brothers and 4 sisters. 

When asked how people would he describe himself he said that, “I am a leader, a funny guy, great athlete and overall a good friend.” 

I was able to ask him what he gets out of basketball. Wells said, “Well I would say playing basketball helps me become a better leader and a better basketball player because every day I learn something new and see things on the court that I can’t do. When that happens it makes me want to learn my weaknesses and become a better basketball player. If my teammates see me working out and trying to get better they usually want to join in and workout which helps the team out for a great season.”

An athlete can learn a lot of life lessons off and on the court. When asked about life lessons have you learned off the court from playing basketball Wells said, “Play every game, every workout, and every practice like it’s your last and never take a day off. There’s always someone out there that will try to out work you and take your spot or be a better player than you.”