Tired of college sports teams called Eagles, Tigers, Bulldogs and Wildcats? Balladeer’s Blog showcases another institution with a more creative team name.
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BALLADEER’S BLOG COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FEB SIXTEENTH
NJCAA DIVISION THREE
CENTURY CLUB – Teams scoring 100 or more points in Regulation: The BRISTOL COLLEGE BAYHAWKS shredded the visiting QUINSIGAMOND COLLEGE WYVERNS 115-62 ### The OWENS COLLEGE EXPRESS won 100-74 at the LORAIN COUNTY COLLEGE COMMODORES ### And the NORTHERN ESSEX COLLEGE KNIGHTS defeated the UCONN AT AVERY POINT POINTERS 109-90.
ONE-POINT WONDER – The JEFFERSON COLLEGE CANNONEERS welcomed the FINGER LAKES COLLEGE LAKERS. A hard-fought opening Half ended with the Cannoneers up 35-31. From there the contest grew even tighter but Jefferson College held on for an 82-81 win. Owen Coall’s 20 points led the way, while fellow Cannoneer Brian Rivera logged a Double Double of 17 points and 11 rebounds. Continue reading
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BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE: COOL NAMED SPORTS TEAM
Time to commend another college sports team for not going with the incredibly overused names like Eagles, Tigers, Bulldogs and Wildcats.
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BALLADEER’S BLOG: COLLEGE BASKETBALL – FEBRUARY EIGHTH EDITION
NJCAA DIVISION TWO
CENTURY CLUB – Teams scoring 100 or more points in Regulation: The DAVIDSON-DAVIE COLLEGE STORM defeated the visiting CLEVELAND COLLEGE YETIS by a score of 104-80 ### Meanwhile, the TERRA STATE TITANS triumphed 108-80 over the OWENS COLLEGE EXPRESS ### And the MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE TIGERS downed the ENTERPRISE STATE BOLL WEEVILS 108-86.
SEVEN HUNDRED WINS – Coach Brian Peabody of the PIMA COLLEGE AZTECS notched his 700th win in style at the SCOTTSDALE COLLEGE FIGHTING ARTICHOKES (yes, really). At Halftime the Aztecs were clinging to a mere 39-37 edge. From there Pima College left the Fighting Artichokes further and further behind in a 95-71 victory led by Cohenj Gonzales’ 17 points. Continue reading
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ARKANSAS STATE AT NEWPORT: COOL NAMED SPORTS TEAM
If like me you’re often tired of so many college sports teams being called Eagles, Tigers, Bulldogs and Wildcats here’s another example of something comparatively unique.
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BALLADEER’S BLOG: COLLEGE BASKETBALL – FEB SECOND
NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association)
WILD WEST – The EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE GILA MONSTERS welcomed the COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA COYOTES. At Halftime the Gila Monsters were clinging to a 39-34 advantage but after the break EAC got some separation from the Coyotes for a 96-83 win. Armari Carraway put up THIRTY points to lead the Gila Monsters.
CENTURY CLUB – Teams scoring 100 or more in Regulation: The MONTGOMERY COLLEGE RAPTORS won a 106-74 beatdown at the COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND HAWKS ### Meanwhile, the ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE TITANS eviscerated the visiting FLORIDA COLLEGE FALCONS 109-57 ### And the INDEPENDENCE COLLEGE PIRATES won 104-85 at the HUTCHINSON COLLEGE BLUE DRAGONS. Continue reading
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SUPERBOWLS PLAYED ON JANUARY 31st
With the Superbowl coming up in just over a week here’s a look at January 31st editions of that NFL Championship Game.
JANUARY 31st, 1988
SUPERBOWL XXII – The WASHINGTON REDSKINS clashed with the DENVER BRONCOS in San Diego, CA. The period of NFC dominance over the AFC continued as the Broncos saw their 10-0 1st Quarter lead over Washington turn into a 35-10 Redskins advantage by Halftime. Neither team scored in the 3rd Quarter and the final tally was Washington 42 Denver 10. Continue reading
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UNIVERSITY OF THE BAHAMAS: COOL NAMED SPORTS TEAM
Balladeer’s Blog takes another look at a sports team name that is far outside the overused Eagles, Tigers, Bulldogs and Wildcats.
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BALLADEER’S BLOG COLLEGE BASKETBALL: JANUARY TWENTY-SIXTH EDITION
NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association)
“THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE” – The HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY HIGHLANDERS welcomed the KEUKA COLLEGE WOLVES. A frenzied opening Half ended with the Highlanders on top 48-41. During the 2nd Half the Wolves bit into that lead but fell short as Houghton University held on for an 84-81 victory. Jajuan Preaster and Christian Sage led the Highlanders with 17 points each.
DOUSING D.C. – The ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE REDHAWKS doused some cold water on their hosts the UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FIREBIRDS. The Firebirds held a 37-34 edge at Halftime but the Redhawks mounted a comeback after the break. Roberts Wesleyan won 77-70. Malik Brooks led the Redhawks with 29 points. Continue reading
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MILLENIA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY: COOL NAMED SPORTS TEAM
From Balladeer’s Blog it’s another look at a sports team name that is far outside the overused Eagles, Tigers, Bulldogs and Wildcats.
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