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USCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DAY ONE RESULTS

Here are the opening day results from the national tournaments for Divisions One and Two in the USCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association).

USCAA DIVISION ONE

bryant and stratton college bobcatsDAY ONE: GAME ONE – The 3rd seeded BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE AT BUFFALO BOBCATS took on the 6 seeds – the NEWPORT NEWS APPRENTICE SCHOOL BUILDERS (as in Shipbuilders).

The 1st Half was very competitive with the Bobcats holding a mere 33-30 edge over the Builders at Halftime. After the break Bryant & Stratton College at Buffalo got more and more separation from their opponents, ultimately winning the game by a final score of 66-52. DJ Little’s 21 points led the Bobcats in scoring.

paul quinn college tigersDAY ONE: GAME TWO – Up next the top seeds – the PAUL QUINN COLLEGE TIGERS (should be the Purple Tigers) – played the 8th seeded BLUEFIELD STATE BIG BLUES.

The Purple Tigers seized offensive control over the Big Blues and were on top 47-32 by the Half. From there Paul Quinn College confidently kept Bluefield State at arm’s length for an 88-74 victory. Spencer McElway led the Tigers with his unusual Double-Double of 23 points and 20 rebounds. Continue reading

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MORE CHAMPS FROM COLLEGE BASKETBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS

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college of idaho coyoteCASCADE COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The last two teams standing in this conference tourney were the top seeded COLLEGE OF IDAHO COYOTES and the 5 seeds – the SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY RAIDERS (should be the Sea Gulls).

The Coyotes went on a 16-2 run in the opening Half and dominated the game from there. By Halftime the College of Idaho led SOU 40-27, then went on to win the game by a final tally of 78-55. Jake O’Neil of the Coyotes led his team with 13 points. * THE COYOTES ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE CASCADE COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE *   Continue reading

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ADDITIONAL NAIA COLLEGE BASKETBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS CROWNED

MontanaTech_150pxFRONTIER CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The 2 seeds – the MONTANA TECH OREDIGGERS – clashed with the top seeded CARROLL COLLEGE FIGHTING SAINTS in the title tilt.

The Fighting Saints were on top 32-29 at Halftime, and the Orediggers were chasing them most of the 2nd Half, as well. With 2 seconds left to play, Montana Tech’s Drew Huse hit a 3-point shot to give his team a 62-61 victory. Sindou Diallo’s 18 points led the winners in scoring. * THE OREDIGGERS ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE FRONTIER CONFERENCE * Continue reading

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CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE

calmaritimekeelhaulersDAY ONE, GAME ONE – The CPC tournament tipped off with the 4th seeded CAL MARITIME ACADEMY KEELHAULERS taking on the 5 seeds – the UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT MERCED GOLDEN BOBCATS.

The Keelhaulers were trailing UC-Merced by a mere 37-36 at Halftime. After the break CMA outscored the Golden Bobcats 43-35 for a 79-72 victory. Amil Fields led the game’s winners with 24 points. Continue reading

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2022 COLLEGE BASKETBALL POSTSEASON IS UNDERWAY

Yesterday the 2022 postseason of college basketball tipped off in the divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog. The Frontier Conference Tournament started things off.

Montana state northern lightsDAY ONE: GAME ONE – The 4 seeds – the MONTANA STATE-NORTHERN LIGHTS – took on the 5th seeded ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE BATTLIN’ BEARS.

By Halftime the Lights held a 37-32 advantage. After the break they put up another 37 points to the 35 scored by the Battlin’ Bears for a 74-67 victory. Mascio McCadney led Montana State-Northern with 18 points. Continue reading

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COOL-NAMED COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM: COLUMBIA-GREENE COLLEGE

For some random fun, here’s another college with cool-named sports teams and a cool logo.

columbia greene twins logoCollege: COLUMBIA-GREENE COLLEGE

Team Name: TWINS

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NJCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

In recent weeks I presented college basketball rankings in the NAIA and USCAA. This time around it’s all three divisions of the NJCAA. (National Junior College Athletic Association)

indian river state college pioneersNJCAA DIVISION ONE –  1. INDIAN RIVER STATE PIONEERS     ###    2. SALT LAKE CITY COLLEGE BRUINS    ###     3. DODGE CITY COLLEGE CONQUISTADORS    ###     4. JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE VOLUNTEERS    ###    5. KILGORE COLLEGE RANGERS    ###     

southeastern ia college blackhawks6. SOUTHEASTERN (IA) COLLEGE BLACKHAWKS    ###     7. INDIAN HILLS COLLEGE WARRIORS    ###    8. HUTCHINSON COLLEGE BLUE DRAGONS    ###     9. OTERO COLLEGE RATTLERS    ###    10. ODESSA COLLEGE WRANGLERS    ###      Continue reading

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USCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

university of saint thomas tx celtsUSCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association) DIVISION ONE – 1. UNIVERSITY OF SAINT THOMAS (TX) CELTS    ###     2. PAUL QUINN COLLEGE TIGERS (should be the Farmers)    ###     3. CLINTON COLLEGE GOLDEN BEARS    ###     4. BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE AT ALBANY BOBCATS    ###     

Florida National University Conquistadors5. FLORIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CONQUISTADORS    ###     6. OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS (Defending National Champions)    ###     7. MANOR COLLEGE BLUE JAYS    ###     8. UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS CRUSADERS    ###     

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COOL-NAMED COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM: SOUTH CAROLINA FAITH A&M

It’s been awhile since Balladeer’s Blog has posted a shoutout to a neglected college sports team with a cool name. Here’s the first in a long time.

sc faith am College: SOUTH CAROLINA FAITH A&M

Team Name: RAGIN’ BULLS

Location: Summerville, SC Continue reading

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

Talladega College Tornadoes NEWNAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) – 1. TALLADEGA COLLEGE TORNADOES   ###    2. WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY STATESMEN   ###    3. OKLAHOMA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY EAGLES    ###    4. LOYOLA (LA) WOLFPACK   ###    5. ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY FIRESTORM   ###    Continue reading

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