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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 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 15, 2015 · 3:21 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL RESULTS

* HEADLINES *

cobberleaningII%5B1%5DNUMBER TWO TAKES A FALL – The CONCORDIA (Moorhead) COBBERS welcomed the number 2 team in the nation – the UNIVERSITY OF SAINT THOMAS TOMMIES – on Saturday. The Cobbers faced a 40-31 deficit at Halftime but came back after the break to pull off the upset and hand the Tommies their second loss of the season. The final score was Cobbers 72  Tommies 66. Jordan Bolger led Concordia (Moorhead) with his 20 points and 9 rebounds as the team improved to 14-8.   

John Carroll Blue StreaksNUMBER THREE GETS TOPPLED, TOO – Meanwhile the JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY BLUE STREAKS took the court against the visiting 3rd ranked MARIETTA COLLEGE PIONEERS. By Halftime the Blue Streaks had seized a hard-fought 50-45 edge on their way to an 86-71 triumph. David Linane tossed in 30 points to lead John Carroll University. The Blue Streaks are now 17-5, the Pioneers 21-2.      Continue reading →

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February 8, 2015 · 5:02 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL RESULTS

* HEADLINES *

Ursinus College Bears logoNUMBER FOUR GOES DOWN – The URSINUS COLLEGE BEARS hosted the number 4 team in the nation – the DICKINSON COLLEGE RED DEVILS in a masterpiece of defensive basketball. At Halftime the Bears had managed a 29-26 edge over the Red Devils and when all was said and done Ursinus College won in a 53-50 upset. Malik Draper led the Bears with his 14 points. Remi Janicot logged 15 rebounds.     

Carnegie Mellon Tartans logoUPSETS IN THE TOP FIFTEEN – The CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY TARTANS shocked the 12th ranked WASHINGTON (MO) UNIVERSITY BEARS, upsetting them by an authoritative 72-59 score. Seth Cordts tossed in 22 points in the win.     ###     In an 11 over 10 upset the BABSON COLLEGE BEAVERS downed the WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ENGINEERS 59-50 in their own house.   Continue reading →

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April 2, 2014 · 4:43 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS FOR 2014

Here’s one final round of congratulations for the champions of each of the fourteen divisions of college basketball covered here at Balladeer’s Blog.

Vanguard U LionsNAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) DIVISION ONE

National Champions: VANGUARD UNIVERSITY LIONS

Runners-up: EMMANUEL COLLEGE LIONS

2013 National Champions: GEORGETOWN (KY) COLLEGE TIGERS

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Indiana Wesleyan WildcatsNAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) DIVISION TWO
National Champions: INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY WILDCATS 
Runners-up: MIDLAND UNIVERSITY WARRIORS
2013 National Champions: CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY WOLVES

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March 23, 2014 · 7:16 pm

FOUR ADDITIONAL COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS CROWNED, PLUS NAIA ELITE EIGHT ACTION

*** NCCAA ***

point loma nazareneNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – Yesterday saw the title tilt in Division One of the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association). The 4th seeded POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY SEA LIONS took the court against the 7th seeded GRACE COLLEGE LANCERS for the crown.

The two teams matched each other almost literally blow for blow and basket for basket in the 1st Half and at the break the Sea Lions held a 38-35 lead. The 2nd Half was just as intense and riveting but there could only be one champion and that turned out to be Point Loma Nazarene by a final score of 75-73. Hayden Lescault’s 14 points led the Sea Lions while in defeat the Lancers’ Greg Miller led all scorers with 22 points. * CONGRATULATIONS TO THE POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY SEA LIONS!  

*** NJCAA ***

Jones County Bobcats logoNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The battle for the NJCAA Division One title resulted in a monumental upset! The 11th seeded JONES COUNTY COLLEGE BOBCATS had already shocked the nation by fighting their way to the title clash, and yesterday the only obstacle remaining between them and the championship was the top seeded INDIAN HILLS COLLEGE WARRIORS.

The Bobcats were all business from the opening tip-off and by the time the Halftime buzzer sounded they held a 46-33 advantage over the Warriors. In the 2nd Half Indian Hills College desperately battled back to preserve their title hopes but JCC would have none of it. The Bobcat defense prevented the Warriors from narrowing the gap by any appreciable amount and in the end Continue reading →

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March 22, 2014 · 9:33 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: NATIONAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS FROM MARCH 21st: NAIA, NCCAA AND NJCAA

*** NAIA ***

Emmanuel College Lions logoELITE EIGHT – FIRST BERTH FILLED – The 8th seeded EMMANUEL COLLEGE LIONS took on and took out their unseeded opponents, the UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS PATRIOTS yesterday. The Lions were led by Michael Stanley, who recorded a double-double with his 23 points and 12 rebounds. Despite an early 18-18 tie by Halftime Emmanuel College led the game 39-22. The 2nd Half was pretty much more of the same and in the end the dominant Lions moved on with a comfortable 73-51 victory.  

Cal State San Marcos CougarsELITE EIGHT – SECOND BERTH FILLED – The top seeded CAL STATE- SAN MARCOS COUGARS got the scare of their lives yesterday from the 16th seeded CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE WILDCATS. Things seemed to be under control to the Cougars and their fans at the break as their team held a 43-37 lead. The closing Half would see the Wildcats mount an incredible charge for a possible comeback. When all was said and done the Cougars survived by the skin of their teeth 92-91. De’End Parker again led San Marcos, this time with Continue reading →

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March 21, 2014 · 10:52 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: TOURNAMENT ACTION FROM MARCH 20th

*** NAIA ***

St Gregorys CavaliersDAY TWO – GAME ONE – The unseeded SAINT GREGORY’S UNIVERSITY CAVALIERS started Day Two off by upsetting the 15th seeded WILEY COLLEGE WILDCATS. The Wildcats got off to a 6-3 lead but the Cavaliers quickly turned the tables and took a 19-10 lead. By Halftime both teams were knotted up at 30-30. With 12:51 remaining in the game St Gregory’s University held a 52-42 lead and stayed in control from there, winning by a final score of 84-69. Marty Wilkerson’s 20 points led the Cavaliers. 

Freed Hardeman Lions logoDAY TWO – GAME TWO – The 10 seeds – the FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY LIONS – did battle with the unseeded MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY- NORTHERN LIGHTS in the second game of the day. The Lions shot a red-hot 68.2 % from the field in the 1st Half but the Lights kept pace thanks to 3-point shots despite shooting just 43.3% themselves. At the break the Lions clung to a slim 35-34 lead. Small runs by Freed- Hardeman were always answered by MSU-Northern and with just 33 seconds remaining to play the score stood at 66-63 in favor of the Continue reading →

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