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MORE COLLEGE BASKETBALL POSTSEASON ACTION

*** NAIA ***

* ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS *

Washington Adventist University ShockROUND ONE – GAME ONE – The 3 seeds – the WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY SHOCK – took on the 6th seeded FISK UNIVERSITY BULLDOGS in this game. The Shock were … well, shocked to find themselves trailing the hard-fighting Bulldogs 42-31 at Halftime. Washington Adventist regrouped in the locker room and came out for the 2nd Half primed for a comeback. In the end the Shock advanced in a 77-76 Instant Classic! Eric Lindsey led WAU with 27 points. Continue reading

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NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS UNDERWAY IN THE USCAA AND ACCA PLUS MORE

* USCAA DIVISION ONE *

Concordia (AL) LogoDAY ONE, GAME ONE – The National Championship Tournament is underway in the USCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association)! Yesterday saw the 4th seeded CONCORDIA (AL) COLLEGE HORNETS take on the 5 seeds – the FLORIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CONQUISTADORS. The Conquistadors seemed primed for an upset, leading 44-35 at Halftime but the Hornets kept their composure and came storming back for a 99-93 victory. Anthony Jones led Concordia with 28 points.   Continue reading

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL POSTSEASON ACTION

* MIDLANDS COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE *

Bellevue BruinsCHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The MCAC Tournament consists of a North and South Division, with the winner of each division playing each other for the conference title. The North Champs – the BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY BRUINS did battle with the South Champs – the COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS BOBCATS. The Bruins had seized a slight 41-39 edge at Halftime in this true battle of champions. The Bobcats tied it up at 78-78 to end Regulation and in Overtime Taylor Young – who had 25 points for Bellevue – nailed a buzzer-beater to give the Bruins a 91-89 triumph! * THE BRUINS MOVE ON TO THE NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT! *   Continue reading

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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