SOUTHERN ILLINOIS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

On Nov. 25, Southern Illinois and Minnesota squared off in a men’s basketball game. Going into the game Southern Illinois had a record of 3-2 while Minnesota was 5-0.

Minnesota looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition early. Southern Illinois also looked to push the ball down the floor and could get everyone involved in the offense.

Southern Illinois took a lot of time off the shot clock as they passed the ball around the three-point line.

It took a while for each of these teams to get their offense going.

There was a media timeout with 15:15 left in the first half. The score was Minnesota 5, Southern Illinois 4.

Minnesota switched between man-to-man and zone defense in the first half. They wanted to confuse Southern Illinois.

Both teams made it difficult for the other team to get open looks at the basket.

Minnesota’s Dupree McBrayer could get to the basket and make mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

There was a media timeout with 11:35 left in the first half. The score was Minnesota 12, Southern Illinois 9.

Southern Illinois’s Thik Bol was all over the floor. On the offensive end, he could get to the basket and make layups. On the defensive end, he could slow his guy down.

Minnesota called a timeout with 9:34 left in the first half. The score was Southern Illinois 16, Minnesota 12.

Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and look for baskets in transition.

There was a media timeout with 7:59 left in the first half. The score was Southern Illinois 18, Minnesota 14.

The score went back and forth for a period late in the first half. Minnesota got hot offensively.

Southern Illinois called a timeout with 4:41 left in the first half. The score was Minnesota 23, Southern Illinois 18.

Minnesota really looked to get their shots to drop late in the first half.

There was a media timeout with 2:53 left in the first half. The score was Minnesota 25, Southern Illinois 18.

Southern Illinois kept attacking the basket throughout the first half. They didn’t back down to the Minnesota pressure.

At halftime, the score was Minnesota 29, Southern Illinois 20.

As the second half got underway both teams came out shooting. Minnesota continued to push the ball down the floor and looked for baskets in transition.

There was a media timeout with 15:56 left in regulation. The score was Minnesota 35, Southern Illinois 26.

Minnesota’s Amir Coffey could get to the basket and make mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

There was a media timeout with 11:35 left in the second half. The score was Minnesota 39, Southern Illinois 32.

Minnesota continued to push the ball down the floor.

Southern Illinois called a timeout with 10:06 left in the second half. The score was Minnesota 43, Southern Illinois 32.

McBrayer stepped up and could knock down three-point baskets off the break.

There was a media timeout with 7:51 left in the second half. The score was Minnesota 47, Southern Illinois 32.

Both teams continued to take time off the clock in the second half.

Minnesota called a timeout with 5:27 left in regulation. The score was Minnesota 47, Southern Illinois 36.

Southern Illinois kept attacking the basket late in the game.

Minnesota came away with the 57-45 victory over Southern Illinois.  

The leading scorer for Southern Illinois was Bol with 15 points.

The leading scorers for Minnesota were Coffey with 13 points and McBrayer and Mason each with 11 points.

FINAL WEEK OF THE MINNETONKA FALL LEAGUE

On Nov.13 was the final week of the Minnetonka Fall League.

Orono vs. Totino-Grace

In the first game Orono went up against Totino-Grace. Totino Grace pushed the ball down the floor and scored baskets in transition.

Orono also moved the ball down the floor well as they could score baskets in transition.

Totino-Grace used their quickness as they got past the Orono defense.

Totino-Grace passed the ball around the three-point line as they looked to take time off the clock. Orono switched between man-to-man and zone defense throughout the first half.

At halftime, the score was Totino-Grace 41, Orono 33.

As the second half got underway Totino-Grace continued to move the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

Orono switched between man-to-man and zone defense throughout the second half.

Totino-Grace came away with the 82-74 victory over Orono.

The score was put to 70 and both teams went the end of the game situation. Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor.

In the end, however Orono came away with the 78-74 victory over Totino-Grace in the extra period.

Orono vs. Benilde-St. Margaret’s

Orono and Benilde-St. Margaret’s squared off in a basketball game.

Both teams were slow to get their offense going early. There were multiple ties and lead changes in the early goings.

Orono came up with steals and layups. They slowed Benilde-St. Margaret’s down on the offensive end.

The Orono defense made it difficult for Benilde-St. Margaret’s to shoot the ball. Orono did a good job of contesting shots.

At halftime the score was Orono 37, Benilde-St. Margaret’s 28.

As the second half got underway both teams scrambled down the floor as they both looked for baskets.

Neither team gave up easy shots in the second half. Benilde-St. Margaret’s knocked down shots over the Orono defense.

Orono came up with the 73-57 victory over Benilde-St. Margaret’s

In the end of the game situation both teams continued to push the ball down the floor.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s came away with the 74-72 victory over Orono in the extra time game.

BENILDE-ST. MARGARET’S VS.  MINNEAPOLIS NORTH

Benilde-St. Margaret’s went up against Minneapolis North. The score went back and forth throughout the first half.

North looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. Benilde-St. Margaret’s could keep up the pace of North.

At halftime, the score was Minneapolis North 32, Benilde-St. Margaret’s 41

Minneapolis North had a difficult time scoring in the second half. Minneapolis North was not able to step up and make shots.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s came away with the 84-53 victory over Minneapolis North.

The score was set to 70. In the end of game situation both teams came out looking to control the tempo. North came away with the 75-74 end of the game situation

SHAKOPEE VS WAYZATA

Shakopee and Wayzata went up against each other. The score went back and forth early. Wayzata could make baskets in transition.

At halftime, the score was Wayzata 36, Shakopee 31.

As the second half got underway Wayzata continued to come up with baskets. Shakopee continued to struggle to shoot the ball throughout the second half.

Wayzata came away with the 60-50 victory over Shakopee.

Shakopee won the extra session by the score of 75-74.

 

THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS TO HOLD KICKER TRYOUTS

The Minnesota Vikings are holding tryouts on Tuesday November 8, 2016 for a kicker. Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh has struggled the first eight games of the year.

Through the first eight games of the year Walsh is 12 of 16 on field-goal attempts and 13 of 16 on extra point attempts.

After the bye week in week 6 the Vikings have lost 3 straight games.

As of November 7, 2016, the Vikings are 5-3. They started out the year 5-0.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA GETS TWO PLAYERS TO COMMIT

The University of Minnesota have gotten verbal comments from two players. Four-star point guard Isaiah Washington and three-star shooting guard Jamir Harris are expected to sign letters of intent to play for the Gophers next season.

Washington is a 6-foot point guard. He is a senior at Bronx’s St. Raymond’s High School.

Harris is a 6’2 guard. He attends The Patrick School (NJ).

The early men’s basketball signing dates are for the early period are November 9, 2016 November 16, 2016.

The regular men’s basketball signing dates are, April 12, 2017 through May 17, 2017 for Division 1.

The regular men’s basketball signing dates for Division 2 are April 12, 2017 through August 1, 2017.

TO TWEET OR NOT TO TWEET

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has been told to stay off Twitter throughout the 2016-2017 season. University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino has shut down his Twitter account. 

Twitter is the popular social media network that users can post what is going on in their lives. 

Pitino said that Twitter can be a distraction and that is why he is banning the use of Twitter throughout the season. 

In past seasons players, could use the social media network. Players will still be able to use Facebook and Instagram as well as other social media outlets. 

There also have been issues of players posting inappropriate things on Twitter.

SMB TOOK ON MATHOMEDI IN THE SECTION 4 CLASS 5A SECTION FINAL GAME

On November 4, SMB went up against Mahtomedi in the Section 4 Class 5A Section Final Game. 

SMB kicked off to start the game. Mahtomedi started on their own their 35-yard line. Mahtomedi quarterback Anthony Praml could get his offensive players involved in the offense. Mahtomedi fumbled the ball and SMB came up with it. 

SMB got the ball on their own 6-yard line. SMB quarterback Jalen Suggs could get his offensive players involved in the offense. 

Mahtomedi got a safety with 8:30 left in the first quarter. 

Mahtomedi got the ball back on the 40-yard yard line Mahtomedi came up with a 19-yard touchdown reception by Andy Voyen. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 6:02 left in the first quarter the score was Mahtomedi 9, SMB 0.

SMB got the ball on their own 20-yard line. SMB couldn’t move the ball and they punted the ball on 4th-and-8. 

Mahtomedi got the ball into the hands of Jalen Frey. Voyen came up with a 10-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 2:25 left in the first quarter the score was Mahtomedi 16, SMB 0.

SMB was picked off and Mahtomedi recovered the ball. Jalen Frye came up with a 19-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 6 seconds left in the first quarter the score was Mahtomedi 23, SMB 0.

As the second quarter got underway SMB continued to move the ball down the field. SMB continued to look to push the ball down the field. Suggs could get away from the defenders. SMB looked to get into the end zone. 

Mahtomedi called a timeout with 8:41 left in the second quarter, the score was Mahtomedi 23, SMB 0.

SMB looked to get the ball in the air as they looked to get all the receivers involved in the offense. SMB went for it on 4th-and-long but turned it over on downs.

Mahtomedi got the ball on their own 33-yard line. Mahtomedi’s Voyen came up with a huge first down reception. That put the ball on the 16-yard line. Frye came up with a 16-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 6:59 left in the second quarter the score was Mahtomedi 30, SMB 0.

SMB got the ball back on their own 20-yard line. SMB looked to get the ball into the hands of Siegel Howard. SMB had a difficult time moving the ball down the field. Mahtomedi’s Spencer Scott came up with an interception. He brought the ball down to the SMB’s 23-yard line. Frye came up with a 23-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was not good. 

With 3:59 left in the second quarter the score was Mahtomedi 36, SMB 0.

SMB got the ball on their own 31-yard line. SMB was intercepted again by Evan Reyes picked off the ball on the Mahtomedi 18-yard line. 

Mahtomedi got the ball into the hands of Frey again. Brandon Anderson came up with a Mahtomedi first down. Voen came up with a huge catch that put the ball on the 4-yard line. T.J. Tumbleson came up with a 4-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt good. 

With 27.8 left in the second quarter the score was Mahtomedi 43, SMB 0. That was the score at halftime. 

Mahtomedi kicked off to start the third quarter. SMB got the ball on their own 24-yard line. SMB punted the ball on 4th-and-7. 

Mahtomedi took over on their own 47-yard line. Mahtomedi fumbled the ball and SMB got the ball back. 

SMB took over on their own 25-yard line. SMB mixed up the passing and running game early. SMB came up with a touchdown on a 7-yard touchdown run by Siegel Howard. The extra point attempt was good. With 5:47 left in the third quarter the score was Mahtomedi 43, SMB 7. 

Mahtomedi kept on looking to get the ball down the field. On 4th-and-5 they punted the ball. 

SMB’s Johnny Erickson came up with a 71-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:27 left in the third quarter the score was Mahtomedi 43, SMB 14. 

Mahtomedi got the ball back again and looked to get ball into Frye’s hands. 

After three quarters of play the score was Mahtomedi 43, SMB 14.

Mahtomedi’s Anthony Praml came up with a 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 11:04 left in the fourth quarter the score was Mahtomedi 50, SMB 14. 

SMB looked to move the ball down the field again as they looked to get into the end zone again. Johnny Erickson came up with a 4-yard touchdown reception by Jalen Suggs. The extra point attempt was not good. 

With 4:28 left in the fourth quarter the score was Mahtomedi 50, SMB 20. 

 Mahtomedi turned the ball over on their own 20-yard line. Erickson came up with a huge reception.

Howard came up with an 8-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 3:45 left in the fourth quarter the score was Mahtomedi 50, SMB 27. 

Mahtomedi couldn’t move the ball down the field and they punted on 4th-and-7. 

Mahtomedi came up with the 50-27 victory over SMB. With that win Mahtomedi advances to the Minnesota State High School State Football Tournament.

BEMIDJI STATE WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL EXHIBITION GAME

On Nov. 3, Bemidji State and Minnesota squared off in a men’s basketball exhibition game at Williams Arena.

 

Minnesota looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. Minnesota started the game in a zone defense.

 

Bemidji State looked to get the ball into the hands of William Harvey. Harvey could make mid-range jump shots and layups.

 

There were multiple ties and lead changes early. Neither team went on a huge run.

 

There was a media timeout with 15:44 left in the first half. The score was Bemidji State 9, Minnesota 7.

 

Minnesota got the ball into the hands of Reggie Lynch. Lynch could make layups around the low post. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

Bemidji State did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.

 

There was a media timeout with 11:11 left in the first half. The score was Bemidji State 15, Minnesota 11.

 

Minnesota struggled to shoot the ball midway through first half. They kept on shooting the ball however.

 

Bemidji State kept on getting everyone involved in the offense.

 

There was a media timeout with 6:13 left in the first half. The score was Bemidji State 21, Minnesota 20.

 

Bemidji State continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with shots.

 

Minnesota came up with some big shots late in the first half.

 

At halftime, the score was Minnesota 38, Bemidji State 29.

 

As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

 

There was a media timeout with 15:55 left in regulation. The score was Minnesota 44, Bemidji State 38.

 

Minnesota looked to trap the ball and turn Bemidji State over off the traps. Minnesota was also able to make their layups in transition.

 

Minnesota’s Eric Curry came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

 

There was a media timeout with 10:51 left in regulation. The score was Minnesota 59, Bemidji State 46.

 

Minnesota was to keep coming up with baskets on the offensive end. On the defensive end, they could slow down the Bemidji State offense.

 

There was a timeout with 7:56 left in the second half. The score was Minnesota 62, Bemidji State 48.

 

Minnesota continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with shots.

 

There was a media timeout with 3:41 left in regulation. The score was Minnesota 73, Bemidji State 57.

 

As the game wound, down both teams continued to go hard after loose balls and rebounds.

 

It was an exhibition game but in the end Minnesota came away with the 83-59 victory over Bemidji State.

 

The leading scorer for Bemidji State was Jai’Vionne Green with 18 points.

 

The leading scorers for Minnesota were Murphy with 22 points, McBrayer with 18 points and Curry with 17 points.

 

After the game Minnesota’s Murphy, and McBrayer talked about the game. Also Minnesota Head Coach Richard Pitino talked about the game. 

 

IRONDALE WENT UP AGAINST ROBBINSDALE COOPER IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Oct. 29, Irondale and Robbinsdale Cooper squared off in a Section 5 Class 5A football game.

Irondale kicked off to Cooper to start the game. Cooper took over on their own 35-yard line. Cooper kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. Cooper’s Pedro Amoussou-Kpakpa came up with a 52-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 10:08 left in the first quarter the score was Cooper 6, Irondale 0.

Irondale took over on their own 20-yard line. Irondale couldn’t get their offense going on 4th-and-4 they elected to punt the ball.

Cooper’s Phoenix Sproles came up with a huge run that gave Cooper a first down. Cooper’s Clad Adams came up with a 3-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:48 left in the first quarter the score was Cooper 13, Irondale 0.

Irondale took over on their own 20-yard line. Irondale looked to keep the ball on the ground on their drive. The Cooper defense could slow down the Irondale offense. Irondale was intercepted by Onte Burns but there was a penalty on the play. Irondale was got the ball back.

Irondale turned the ball over on downs.

Cooper’s Adams came up with huge runs that could turn them into first downs. Cooper called a timeout with 14.5 seconds left in the first quarter. Cooper attempted a 12-yard field goal as time ran out. The field goal attempt was not good.

There was a foul on Irondale. That resulted in a first down. Adams came up with a 3-yard touchdown.

The two-point conversion was good. With 11:55 left in the second quarter the score was Cooper 21, Irondale 0.

Irondale took over on their own 24-yard line. Irondale looked to keep the ball on the ground. The Cooper defense stepped up and could slow down the offense.

Coper got the ball back and they could move the ball down the field.

Cooper’s Adams came up with a 3-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 5:48 left in the second quarter the score was Cooper 28, Irondale 0.

Irondale looked to get into the end zone. They were not able to move the ball down the field and Cooper took over on downs.

Cooper got the ball into the hands of Adams. Adams continued to find holes in the Irondale defense. The Cooper offense didn’t waste any time getting the ball down the field.

At halftime, the score was Cooper 28, Irondale 0.

Irondale kicked off to start the third quarter. Cooper got the ball on their own 41-yard line. Cooper moved the ball down the field with ease on their first drive. Adams came up with a 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 10:11 left in the third quarter the score was Cooper 35, Irondale 0.

Irondale took over near midfield. Irondale moved the ball down the field as Parker Freiberg came up with a 5-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 7:11 left in the third quarter the score was Cooper 35, Irondale 6.

Cooper moved the ball down the field after the touchdown. Cooper could get into the red zone. Cooper’s Amoussou-Kpakpa came up with another huge reception that set up a 2-yard touchdown reception by Phoenix Sproles. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:36 left in the third quarter the score was Cooper 42, Irondale 6.

Irondale got the ball back near midfield. Irondale used both the passing and running attack late in the third quarter. Cooper took over on downs.

After three quarters of play the score was Cooper 42, Irondale 6.

Cooper got the ball on the 32-yard as they looked to get into the end zone again. Cooper punted on fourth down.  

Irondale’s Sean Sutherlin came up with a 24-yard touchdown reception with 10:16 left in the fourth quarter. The two-point conversion was not good.

With 10:04 left in the fourth quarter the score was Cooper 42, Irondale 12.

Cooper looked to keep the ball moving down the field late in the fourth quarter. Cooper’s Terrance Nicholson came up with a huge interception to end the game.

Irondale couldn’t get their offense going throughout the game. Cooper came up with big plays throughout the game.

Cooper came away with the 42-12 victory over Irondale.

MINNESOTA GOPHERS MEN’S BASKETBALL READY FOR THE 2016-2017 SEASON

The Minnesota Gopher Men’s basketball season is underway. The Gophers who were 8-23 and 2-16 in the Big Ten Conference last season are ready to turn the page.

The Gophers have had a productive off season. One of the top recruits out of Minnesota Amir Coffey and Reggie Lynch are focused on this season as well as the rest of the team.

The Gophers open the exhibition portion of the season on Thursday Nov. 3, 2016 against Bemidji State at home.

 

UPPER IOWA WENT UP AGAINST CONCORDIA ST. PAUL IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Oct. 15 Upper Iowa and Concordia St. Paul squared off in a football game. Going into the game

Upper Iowa had an overall record of 1-5 while Concordia had an overall record of 2-4.

 

Upper Iowa kicked off to start. Concordia started on their own 25-yard line. Concordia quarterback Ron Johnson looked to get his running backs into the offense early. Concordia’s Gabe Steed came up with a first down reception. Upper Iowa’s Eric Munoz came up with an interception.

 

Upper Iowa took over on the Concordia’s 34-yard line. Upper Iowa started quarterback Brent Lammers. Upper Iowa was able to move the ball down the field. Lammers came up with 7-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 10:31 left in the first quarter the score was Upper Iowa 7, Concordia St. Paul 0.

 

Concordia started on their own 26-yard line. Concordia’s DeCeon Schumann came up with a first down reception. Darnell Rolle also came up with some big runs that moved the sticks. Upper Iowa looked to slow down the Concordia offense. Upper Iowa’s Jojo Simpson came up with a 50-yard interception return and came up with a touchdown. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 6:12 left in the first quarter the score was Upper Iowa 14, Concordia St. Paul 0.

 

Concordia started on their own 25-yard line.

 

Concordia called a timeout with 5:28 left in the first quarter the score Upper Iowa 14, Concordia St. Paul 0.

 

Concordia looked to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-26 Concordia elected to punt.

 

Upper Iowa took over on their own 15-yard line. Upper Iowa had trouble moving the ball down the field. Then Lammers came up with a huge run. Trey McTaggart came up with a 56-yard reception.

 

After one quarter of play the score was Upper Iowa 14, Concordia St. Paul 0.

 

Upper Iowa’s Ryan Parmely came up with a 6-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt was good. With 14:56 left in the second quarter the score was Upper Iowa 21, Concordia St. Paul 0.

 

Concordia took over on their own 22-yard line. Concordia wasn’t able to move the ball down the field and they punted on 4th down.

 

Concordia’s Johnson found Rolle in the end zone for a 27-yard touchdown reception. The extra-point attempt was good. With 10:21 left in the second quarter the score was Upper Iowa 21, Concordia St. Paul 7.

 

Upper Iowa continued to move the ball down the field and looked to get into the end zone. Lammers found the end zone on a 22-yard run. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 6:13 left in the third quarter the score was Upper Iowa 28, Concordia St. Paul 7.

 

Concordia couldn’t move the ball down the field and they elected to punt the ball on 4th-and-7.

 

Upper Iowa was intercepted by Jamie Fore. Then Concordia got the ball back on an interception.

 

Alex Carr looked to get the ball into the end zone. On 4th-and-9 Concordia went for it. Carr came up with a 9-yard touchdown reception. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 2:10 left in the second quarter the score was Upper Iowa 28, Concordia St. Paul 14.

 

Upper Iowa didn’t move the ball late in the quarter.

 

At halftime the score was Upper Iowa 28, Concordia St. Paul 14.

 

Upper Iowa got the ball to start the third game. Upper Iowa got the ball on their own 25-yard line.

Upper Iowa punted on 4th down.

 

Concordia continued to look to switch up between the run game and the passing game. On 4th-and-9 Concordia punted the ball.

 

Upper Iowa kept the ball on the ground as they looked to move the chains. Upper Iowa’s Brady Beuschel attempt a 23-yard field goal which was good.

 

With 7:00 left in the third quarter the score was Upper Iowa 31, Concordia St. Paul 14.

 

Concordia punted the ball on 4th down. Upper Iowa kept looking to get the ball into the red zone.

 

Upper Iowa’s Brady Beuschel attempt a 24-yard field goal attempt. The attempt was good.

 

With 1:41 left in the third quarter the score was Upper Iowa 34, Concordia St. Paul 14.

 

Concordia looked to the air late in the third quarter.

 

After three quarters of play the score was Upper Iowa 34, Concordia St. Paul 14.

 

Concordia found the end zone on a Ron Johnson to DeCecon Schumann19-yard touchdown reception. The extra-point attempt by Jonas Schenderlein, was good.

 

With 12:48 left in the fourth quarter the score was Upper Iowa 34, Concordia St. Paul 21.

 

Upper Iowa kept the ball on the ground. Upper Iowa continued to move the ball down the field. They found the end zone on a Ryan Parmely 1-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 8:58 left in the fourth quarter the score was Upper Iowa 41, Concordia St. Paul 21.

 

Concordia went for it on 4th-and-9 yards to go. They were able to get a first down on a Marcus

Gustaveson 15-yard reception. Concordia turned the ball over on downs.

 

Upper Iowa came away with the 41-21 victory over Concordia St. Paul