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May 7, 2018 · 9:14 pm

COLLEGE BASEBALL: MORE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPS

point universityAPPALACHIAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE: CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – It took SIXTEEN Innings for a winner to be determined in the clash between the two teams still standing in the AAC. Those two teams were the 4 seeds – the POINT UNIVERSITY SKYHAWKS – and the 2nd seeded TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE BULLDOGS.

After a scoreless 1st Inning the Bulldogs grabbed a 2-0 lead in the 2nd, which remained unchanged until the Skyhawks went on top 4-2 in the 5th. Tennessee Wesleyan hits in the 7th and 8th Innings knotted things up at 4-4 and, as I stated at the top, that deadlock lingered until the 16th Inning, when Point University won it 6-5. Pitcher Garrett Brown logged the W. * THE SKYHAWKS ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE AAC TOURNAMENT * Continue reading →

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February 27, 2015 · 10:54 pm

BASKETBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS CONTINUE

* CASCADE COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE *

college of idaho coyoteGAME ONE – The top seeded COLLEGE OF IDAHO COYOTES clashed with the number 8 seeds – the OREGON TECH HUSTLING OWLS. Call it overconfidence or whatever you like, but the Coyotes got off to a slow start against the Hustling Owls. They pulled it together to take a 5-point lead by the break but Oregon Tech would come out even stronger in the 2nd Half. They soon tied up the game and then the two teams traded the lead back and forth before the College of Idaho finally pulled away for a 71-64 win in this wakeup call. Demetrius Perkins recorded a Double-Double with 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Yotes. Continue reading →

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February 26, 2015 · 8:41 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS: DAY 3 RECAP

jamestown college jimmiesNORTH STAR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION – There was only one game in this league’s tournament yesterday and it pitted the top seeded UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN JIMMIES against the 6 seeds, the CITY VALLEY STATE VIKINGS. The Jimmies were in control for the entire game and by Halftime had compiled a 48-31 lead. After the break UJ coasted to a 94-65 victory and moved on to the next round. Brequan Tucker’s 17 points led the Jimmies.

Montreat Cavaliers logoAPPALACHIAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE – The 9th seeded MONTREAT COLLEGE CAVALIERS upset the number 8 seeds, the SAINT ANDREWS UNIVERSITY KNIGHTS, in an Opening Round game. The Cavaliers were chasing the Knights the bulk of the game, trailing them 26-20 after a defensive-minded 1st Half. After the break it was more of the same until a 9-3 run to close out Regulation let Montreat tie the game at 61-61. In Overtime the Cavaliers emerged with a 75-68 triumph. Josh Foster led the victors with 18 points.     Continue reading →

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May 2, 2013 · 3:35 pm

MAY 1ST COLLEGE BASEBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT RESULTS

TRINITY CHRISTIAN TROLLCHICAGOLAND COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE – Yesterday was Day Two of the CCAC conference tourney. The 6th seeded TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE TROLLS stayed alive by stunning the 2nd seeded OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY TIGERS, sending them home after a very memorable 5-2 game.   ###   In a 5 over 3 upset the ST FRANCIS (IL) FIGHTING SAINTS took down the ROBERT MORRIS (IL) EAGLES in a 4-3 Instant Classic.   ###   The top seeded JUDSON EAGLES stayed unbeaten in the tournament by eliminating the (4) PURDUE-NORTH CENTRAL PANTHERS by a tight score of 5-4.

USAO Drovers BIGSOONER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE – The UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS OF OKLAHOMA DROVERS came in at the 4 spot yesterday and won a 6-5 game for the ages against the 5th seeded ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY HILLCATS.   ###   Meanwhile the top seeded OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY STARS had their hands full with the 8th seeded MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY EVANGELS before emerging with a 4-2 victory.   ###   The (2) LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY CHAPARRALS downed the (7) ST GREGORY’S CAVALIERS  3-1.   ###   And the 3 seeds, the OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY BISON survived a 6-5 game with the Continue reading →

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May 1, 2013 · 3:08 pm

COLLEGE BASEBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT RESULTS FROM APRIL 30TH

USCB Sand SharksTHE SUN CONFERENCE – The 6th seeded UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-BEAUFORT SAND SHARKS stunned the top seeds, the EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY EAGLES. In an ELEVEN inning Instant Classic the Sand Sharks (love that name) emerged with a 2-0 First Round victory.   ###   Meawhile the 5th seeded SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY FIRE scorched the complacent 2 seeds, the AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY GYRENES, by a score of 7-0.   ###   And to continue the theme of upsets in the Sun Conference tournament the (4) WEBBER INTERNATIONAL WARRIORS toppled the (3) ST THOMAS (FL) BOBCATS in a 4-3 nailbiter.

virginia intermontAPPALACHIAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE – The 6 seed mojo carried over to the AAC tourney as the VIRGINIA INTERMONT COBRAS dismembered the 3rd seeded ST ANDREWS UNIVERSITY KNIGHTS  7-1.   ###   Meanwhile the top seeded defending champions of NAIA baseball, the TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE BULLDOGS, totalled the (8) MONTREAT CAVALIERS by a score of 10-3.   ###   The (7) BRYAN LIONS fell to the 2nd seeded UNION (KY) BULLDOGS 9-4.   ###   And in a 5 over 4 upset the MILLIGAN COLLEGE BUFFALOES Continue reading →

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April 30, 2013 · 2:41 pm

APRIL 29TH’S COLLEGE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT RESULTS

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AMERICAN MIDWEST CONFERENCE – The 3rd seeded WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY OWLS wound up in a 10 inning battle with the top seeds, the MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY SPARTANS. In the end the Owls prevailed in this 6-5 game for the ages.   ###   In the 2 spot the LYON COLLEGE SCOTS were eliminated as they fell to the 4th seeded BENEDICTINE-SPRINGFIELD BULLDOGS in a 3-2 Instant Classic.   ###   Benedictine-Springfield then advanced to face William Woods in today’s AMC championship game by handing Missouri Baptist their 2nd loss in this double-elimination format. The final score in this game that sent the top seeds home was Continue reading →

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February 21, 2012 · 9:55 pm

FEBRUARY FRENZY: MORE COLLEGE BASKETBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS TIP OFF TONIGHT

 Tonight at 7pm ET additional tournaments tip off in the conferences of college basketball covered by Balladeer’s Blog. The Virginia Intermont College Cobras (logo at left) are the 5 seed in the Appalachian Athletic Conference and they will take on the 4 seeds, the Bryan Lions, tonight.

And the AAC is not the only conference getting February Frenzy rolling in earnest this evening. The America Mideast Conference will join the Sun Conference and the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference in tournament action tonight. Some of Balladeer’s Blog’s favorite teams, like the Trinity Christian Trolls, the Calumet College Crimson Wave, the Ave Maria University Gyrenes and the Southeastern University Fire, will all Continue reading →

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February 27, 2011 · 3:47 pm

FEBRUARY FRENZY UPDATE: FINALS MATCHUPS SET

GREAT PLAINS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE – For the 3rd year in a row the Sioux Falls Cougars (2 seed) advance to the GPAC title game to be played Continue reading →

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February 24, 2011 · 10:06 pm

WEDNESDAY NIGHT’S FEBRUARY FRENZY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT ACTION

Two number seven seeds over two seeds, a number six over a three and a five over a four in last night’s action! And honorable mention goes to the Viterbo V-Hawks, an eight seed who gave the one seed nearly all they could handle in a valiant 69-66 loss. What my readers always care about are cool-named teams, so here we go – still alive – SAU Fighting Bees, Cal Maritime Keelhaulers, Jamestown Jimmies, Bethany Swedes, SDMT Hardrockers.   OUT –  V-Hawks, Comets, Blue Hawks, Cobras, Threshers, Moundbuilders and Spires.       

CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE

Cal Maritime Keelhaulers over the Continue reading →

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February 22, 2011 · 11:49 pm

TOMORROW IS DAY TWO OF NAIA BASKETBALL’S FEBRUARY FRENZY

Even as we speak today’s conference tournament games in the NAIA are tipping off and Continue reading →

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