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March 3, 2015 · 7:14 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL POSTSEASON ACTION CONTINUES

* CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE *

cmkeelhaulersCHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The CAL MARITIME ACADEMY KEELHAULERS lived up to their top seeding in the California Pacific Conference Tournament. The 2 seeds – the SIMPSON UNIVERSITY RED HAWKS – put up a terrific fight in this title game. At Halftime the Keelhaulers were clinging to a 35-34 edge and the 2nd Half was just as much of a back and forth affair as Regulation ended in a 71-71 tie. In Overtime Cal Maritime at last flexed its muscles and emerged with an 85-76 win! * THE KEELHAULERS ADVANCE TO THE NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT ON MARCH 11th! *   Continue reading →

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March 2, 2015 · 10:35 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL CONFERENCE & REGIONAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS

* MIDWEST COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE *

Mount Mercy University MustangsCHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The top seeded MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY MUSTANGS did battle with the 3rd seeded WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY STATESMEN for the MCC title yesterday. The Mustangs prevented the Statesmen from winning their 3rd conference tournament crown in a row, defeating them handily by a final score of 93-76. James Boonstoppel and Kyle Lamaak each had 20 points for Mount Mercy University.   * THE MUSTANGS MOVE ON TO THE NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT! *   Continue reading →

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March 1, 2015 · 5:06 pm

EARLY COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPS CROWNED

* CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE *

calmaritimekeelhaulersSEMIFINALS – The top seeded CAL MARITIME ACADEMY KEELHAULERS defeated the 4 seeds – the LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY GOLDEN EAGLES – by a score of 80-60. Zach Davis led the Keelhaulers with 17 points while teammate Kameron Hoyt notched a Double Double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.     ###      And in the other Semifinal the SIMPSON UNIVERSITY RED HAWKS – the 2 seeds – routed the 3rd seeded PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE PIONEERS to the tune of 95-78. Shaquille Jones had 27 points for the Red Hawks.     

* APPALACHIAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE *  

Union tn Bulldogs logoCHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The Appalachian Athletic Conference Tournament for this year was virtually “all chalk, all the time”. Even the title game was a 1 seed versus 2 seed affair. The (1) UNION COLLEGE (KY) BULLDOGS kept things chalky by defeating the (2) MILLIGAN COLLEGE BUFFALOES. A 39-31 Union lead at the Half ultimately became an 84-63 victory when the buzzer sounded. Dominique Hagans led the Bulldogs with 16 points and 8 rebounds. * UNION COLLEGE GETS THE AAC’s AUTOMATIC BID TO THE NAIA TOURNAMENT. MILLIGAN GETS THE RUNNER-UP BID. * Continue reading →

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February 28, 2015 · 8:52 pm

MORE COLLEGE BASKETBALL CONFERENCE AND REGION TOURNAMENT RESULTS

* CHICAGOLAND COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE *

Cardinal Stritch Wolves logoFIRST SEMIFINAL – The 3rd seeded CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY WOLVES tangled with the 2 seeds – the UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS FIGHTING SAINTS – in this Semifinal game. After a blow-for-blow opening Half the Wolves held a 36-33 advantage at the break. Early in the 2nd Half a 16-4 run by Cardinal Stritch set the pattern for the rest of the game with the Fighting Saints playing catch-up. In the end the Wolves won by a final score of 83-68. Tony Smit recorded a Double Double for the victors, with 26 points and 10 rebounds.   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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February 25, 2015 · 8:54 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS CONTINUE

Sun Conference logoThe Sun Conference tipped off their post-season tournament yesterday, joining the hardcourt action in the divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog. Here are recaps of the Opening Round games: 

Webber International Warriors logoThe 8th seeded WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY WARRIORS hosted the number 9 seeds – the AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY GYRENES in a game that went from being a tight classic to a comfortable win late. The Warriors overcame an early Gyrene lead to hold an 18-12 advantage with 10 minutes to play in the 1st Half. By the break Ave Maria had trimmed that to a 37-33 edge for Webber International. Late in the 2nd Half the Warriors led the Gyrenes 63-41 and coasted from there to a 71-59 victory. Brian Pace led WIU with 23 points.   Continue reading →

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February 24, 2015 · 8:42 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS HAVE BEGUN IN THE NAIA

Chicagoland CollegiateThe NAIA’s February Frenzy of conference tournament games got underway last night and as always the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference started things off.

Enjoy the next five weeks of DAILY hardcourt drama in the divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog! 

Holy Cross College (IN)The HOLY CROSS COLLEGE SAINTS did battle with the visiting TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TROJANS and after a hard-fought opening 20 minutes, held a slim 35-32 lead at Halftime. In the 2nd Half the Saints fell behind by a score of 47-44 but runs of 9-0 and 7-0 allowed them to retake the lead and get separation for their 78-65 win. Drew Moore, Karl Columbus and Darrell McIntyre had 27, 18 and 15 points respectively for Holy Cross.   Continue reading →

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February 22, 2015 · 4:09 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL RESULTS

* HEADLINES *

Davis College FalconsBIBLE COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP – The NIT Bible College National Championship Game for 2015 pitted the DAVIS COLLEGE FALCONS against the TRINITY COLLEGE OF FLORIDA TIGERS. Falcons Coach Daniel Rathmell led his team to a 99-82 win and their THIRD Bible College National Championship. Davis College took the 2011 and 2013 titles as well.    

TODAY'S COOL-NAMED SPORTS TEAM: FRANKLIN AND MARSHALLUPSETS IN THE TOP TWELVE – The FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE DIPLOMATS welcomed the number 11 team in the nation – the DICKINSON COLLEGE RED DEVILS – and upset them by the authoritative score of 69-53. Franklin & Marshall College played smothering defense and led Dickinson 33-23 by Halftime, then never looked back. Morgan Lee led the Diplomats with 20 points. Both teams now have a record of 20-5.  

scranton royals logoOTHER UPSETS IN THE TOP TWENTY-FIVE – The UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON ROYALS had the Long Center rocking as they toppled the 14th ranked CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY CARDINALS in an 83-71 beating. Brendan Boken’s Double-Double led the Royals with 22 points and 10 rebounds.     ###      Meanwhile the STEVENS TECH DUCKS upset the (16) ST JOHN FISHER CARDINALS in a 60-54 defensive epic     ###      And the ILLINOIS WESLEYAN TITANS smacked down the (21) ELMHURST COLLEGE BLUEJAYS to the tune of 96-66.       Continue reading →

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February 18, 2015 · 7:39 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

Florida Southern College MocsNCAA DIVISION TWO –   1. FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE MOCCASINS     ###      2. BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY KNIGHTS     ###      3. AUGUSTANA (SD) COLLEGE VIKINGS     ###      4. UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS GREYHOUNDS     ###      5. BARRY UNIVERSITY BUCCANEERS      ###      

Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters6. LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY RAILSPLITTERS     ###      7. MSU-MOORHEAD DRAGONS     ###      8. WEST LIBERTY STATE HILLTOPPERS     ###      9. TARLETON STATE TEXANS     ###      10. ANGELO STATE RAMS     ###       Continue reading →

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