NCCAA
TUSSLE IN THE TOP SIX – The number 1 team in the nation – the GRACE COLLEGE LANCERS – took it on the road against the 6th ranked INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY WILDCATS. By Halftime the Wildcats had built up a 42-32 advantage, but the Lancers came out of the locker room primed for a comeback. They outscored their opponents 60-36 for a 92-78 victory. Elijah Malone’s 29 points led Grace College.
NUMBER THREE TAKES A FALL – In this game the HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY FORESTERS welcomed the 3rd ranked BETHEL UNIVERSITY (IN) PILOTS (Riverboat Pilots). The Foresters were on top 42-31 at the Half, then squeezed out a bit more separation after the break to win the game 88-74. Lane Sparks led Huntington University with his 23 points.
TWO-POINT WONDER – The MALONE UNIVERSITY PIONEERS took the court against the visiting ASHLAND UNIVERSITY EAGLES. The Pioneers started cold and found themselves chasing Ashland University 44-31 by the midpoint, but from there they roared back for an 80-78 triumph. Justin Miller tossed in THIRTY-TWO points to lead Malone University.
ROAD WARRIORS – The OTTAWA UNIVERSITY (AZ) SPIRIT found themselves on the road against the SAN DIEGO CHRISTIAN COLLEGE HAWKS. This game was tight all the way, with the Hawks up 32-29 at Halftime before the Spirit went on to rally, winning the game by a final score of 70-66. THIRTY points from Josiah De’laCerda led Ottawa U.
INSTANT CLASSIC – In one of the best games of the day, the STERLING COLLEGE WARRIORS played host to the SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE MOUNDBUILDERS. The opening Half ended with the Moundbuilders out in front by a count of 40-34. After the break the Warriors came from behind for an 82-80 victory. Sterling College was led by Lucas Briar and Cedric Rollerson, who each had 19 points.
ALMOST IN THE CENTURY CLUB – The GENEVA COLLEGE GOLDEN TORNADOES came close to making the Century Club in their clash with the home standing FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY BARONS. The Golden Tornadoes had accumulated a 35-23 advantage by Halftime. From there Geneva College utterly eviscerated the Barons on their way to a 96-62 beatdown. Lyle Tipton’s THIRTY-THREE points led the Golden Tornadoes.
THOSE EIGHTIES SCORES – This game pitted the SOUTHWESTERN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD UNIVERSITY LIONS against their guests the UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & ARTS OF OKLAHOMA DROVERS. The Lions seemed in control with a 49-37 Halftime lead, then had to hold on against a Drovers rally to win the game 85-80. Eighteen points from Cortland Blake led SAGU.
SAINTS PRESERVE US – The UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS (IL) FIGHTING SAINTS visited the TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TROJANS. By the midpoint of the game the Fighting Saints had eked out a 33-32 edge. In the 2nd Half, the University of Saint Francis left the Trojans further and further behind for a 78-69 triumph. Aitor Anabitarte led the Fighting Saints with a Double-Double of 23 points and 12 rebounds.
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Trying to get my jock genes to kick-in. I maintain still there is something improper in the way I’m wired.
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How very interesting. I posted a comment earlier but do not see it. Guess WP didn’t care for it.
Sorry, I was out most of the day. Got back home now and just replied to your earlier comment, sir!
All’s well, I’m presuming. WP plays some weird games, “like”wise and “comment”wise, so I never know.
I run into that same problem!
We can but persevere. Say. Your [and other’s] comments and suggestions I go “podcast” is under serious constipation. I’m looking, I’m looking. But do not hold your breath. [Mayhaps a podcast would be a way to 1) get folk to actually read [[hear]] my material, and B) understand what this old bastid is trying to get across. Prollems to overcome, but I am working on it. Sort of. Catch you later, Sir Good Dude!
That would be terrific! Looking forward to it!
Sed, “Dunt hold yer breath.” Seriously.
I understand.