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BASKETBALL: BIBLE COLLEGE NIT AND USCAA NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS CONTINUE

BIBLE COLLEGE NIT

Mid-Atlantic Christian U MustangsDAY ONE, GAME ONE – The 4 seeds – the MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY MUSTANGS – took the court against the 5th seeded DAYSPRING BIBLE COLLEGE EAGLES (I told you there are too many teams called Eagles).

This was a tight game at the break, as the Mustangs held a slim 34-30 edge over the Eagles. In the 2nd Half Mid-Atlantic Christian University asserted themselves, getting more and more separation from Dayspring Bible College, ultimately winning the game by a score of 74-55. DaQuon Copeland tossed in 15 points to lead the Mustangs.   Continue reading

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USCAA NATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS UNDERWAY IN BOTH DIVISIONS

USCAA DIVISION ONE

Florida National University ConquistadorsDAY ONE, GAME ONE – The 2018 Tournament in Division One of the USCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association) tipped off with the top seeded FLORIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CONQUISTADORS taking on the 8 seeds – the BLUEFIELD STATE BIG B’s.

The Conquistadors were well and truly manhandling the Big B’s, leading them 41-28 by Halftime. After the break Florida National University kept Bluefield State at arm’s length the rest of the way, ultimately defeating them 82-68. Terence Johnson led the way for the Conquistadors with his Double Double of 18 points and 12 rebounds. 

Oakwood AmbassadorsDAY ONE, GAME TWO – Up next the 6 seeds – the OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS – surprised the 3rd seeded FLORIDA COLLEGE FALCONS.

The Ambassadors officially put the Falcons on Upset Alert by the break as they led them by a count of 40-34. Though Florida College outscored Oakwood University 37-32 in the 2nd Half the Ambassadors emerged with a 72-71 triumph. Ollie Felps’ 14 points led Oakwood U, reflecting what a true Team Effort this upset was. 

Maine Fort Kent BengalsDAY ONE, GAME THREE – This game pitted the 2nd seeded UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FORT KENT BENGALS against the 7 seeds – the DEAN COLLEGE BULLDOGS.

The 1st Half ended with the Bengals holding a commanding 37-26 advantage over the Bulldogs. From there the pursuing Dean College nibbled a tiny bit out of the University of Maine at Fort Kent lead but still lost to them 80-71. The Bengals were led by Anthony Knight with his 24 points. Continue reading

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS AT BALLADEER’S BLOG

NHTIUSCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association) Division Two – 1. NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE LYNX    ###     2. BERKELEY (NY) COLLEGE KNIGHTS    ###     3. VILLA MARIA COLLEGE VIKINGS    ###     4. CENTRAL PENN COLLEGE SILVER KNIGHTS    ###     5. PENN STATE AT GREATER ALLEGHENY LIONS    ###     

Five Towns College Sound6. FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE SOUND    ###     7. WARREN WILSON COLLEGE OWLS    ###     8. SOUTHERN MAINE COLLEGE SEAWOLVES    ###     9. VERMONT TECH GREEN KNIGHTS    ###     10. UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI AT CLERMONT COUGARS    ###      Continue reading

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

Florida National University ConquistadorsUSCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association) – 1. FLORIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CONQUISTADORS    ###     2. ILLINOIS TECH SCARLET HAWKS    ###     3. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FORT KENT BENGALS    ###     4. OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS    ###     5. FLORIDA COLLEGE FALCONS    ###     

Canton Kangaroos6. SUNY-CANTON KANGAROOS    ###     7. WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY SHOCK    ###     8. BLUEFIELD STATE BIG B’s    ###     9. NEWPORT NEWS APPRENTICE SCHOOL BUILDERS    ###     10. UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS PATRIOTS    ###           Continue reading

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS FOR 2017

Balladeer’s Blog offers one last round of congratulations to the 2017 college basketball champions in the FOURTEEN divisions covered here.

Texas Wesleyan Rams

NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) DIVISION ONE

National Champions – TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY RAMS

Runners-Up – Life University Running Eagles

2016 Champions – Mid-America Christian University Evangels

Union tn Bulldogs logoNAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) DIVISION TWO

National Champions – UNION COLLEGE BULLDOGS

Runners-Up – Cornerstone University Golden Eagles

2016 Champions – Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats   Continue reading

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THREE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS CROWNED

*** USCAA DIVISION ONE ***

Concordia (AL) LogoNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The 2nd seeded CONCORDIA (AL) COLLEGE HORNETS and the 4 seeds – the ILLINOIS TECH SCARLET HAWKS – battled for the title in Division One of the USCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association).

The Scarlet Hawks ended the 1st Half on top of the Hornets 33-27 but Concordia College made with one of their patented comebacks. In the end the Hornets took the crown by a final score of 61-51. Dennis Miles led Concordia with a Double Double of 16 points and 13 rebounds. * THE HORNETS ARE CHAMPIONS OF USCAA DIVISION ONE *   Continue reading

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS – BALLADEER’S BLOG

williamson-college-of-the-trades-logoUSCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association) Division Two

 1.WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF THE TRADES MECHANICS    ###     2. CENTRAL PENN COLLEGE SILVER KNIGHTS    ###    3. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY CARDINALS    ###    4. BERKELEY (NY) COLLEGE KNIGHTS (Defending Champions)    ###    5. PSU-YORK NITTANY LIONS    ###    

MaineMachiasclippers6. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT MACHIAS CLIPPERS    ###     7. NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE LYNX    ###     8. SOUTHERN MAINE COLLEGE SEA WOLVES    ###     9. SUNY-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & FORESTRY MIGHTY OAKS    ###     10. COLLEGE OF SAINT JOSEPH’S (sic) FIGHTING SAINTS    ###     Continue reading

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

Washington Adventist University ShockUSCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association) DIVISION ONE 1. WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY SHOCK    ###    2. CONCORDIA (AL) COLLEGE HORNETS    ###    3. ROCHESTER COLLEGE WARRIORS    ###    4. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FORT KENT BENGALS    ###    5. WEST VIRGINIA TECH GOLDEN BEARS    ###    

Oakwood Ambassadors6. OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS    ###    7. NEWPORT NEWS APPRENTICE SCHOOL BUILDERS    ###    8. SUNY-CANTON KANGAROOS    ###    9. FLORIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CONQUISTADORS    ###    10. ILLINOIS TECH SCARLET HAWKS    ###

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MORE TOURNEYS IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL

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Oakwood AmbassadorsNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The USCAA’s Division One title game pitted the 5th seeded OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS against the 3 seeds – the CONCORDIA (AL) COLLEGE HORNETS. The Ambassadors trailed the Hornets 32-30 at Halftime but shot 57% from the floor in the 2nd Half for an 80-65 victory. Brandon Daniel led Oakwood U with 19 points.  * THE AMBASSADORS ARE USCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS *  

*** ACCA ***

Dallas Christian BIGNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The DALLAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE CRUSADERS and the HILLSDALE FREE WILL BAPTIST COLLEGE SAINTS were the last two teams standing in the National Tournament of the ACCA (Association of Christian College Athletics). The Crusaders were back in prime form and wound up taking the hoops title by a Century Club- level final score of 103-93.  * THE CRUSADERS ARE ACCA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS * Continue reading

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL RESULTS: USCAA

Spalding Golden EaglesNUMBER SEVEN TAKES A FALL – The SPALDING UNIVERSITY GOLDEN EAGLES hosted the 7th ranked IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY TIGERS yesterday. The Golden Eagles had built up a nice 40-28 lead by Halftime and then went on to win the game in a 78-56 stunner. Brandon Goeing led Spalding University with 26 points.

Miami_University_HamiltonCENTURY CLUB – Teams scoring 100 or more points in Regulation: The MIAMI (OH) AT HAMILTON HARRIERS notched a 100-78 road rout over the SOUTHERN STATE PATRIOTS    ***    The SOUTHERN MAINE SEAWOLVES topped their hosts the UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT MACHIAS CLIPPERS 102-92    ###    And the HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY RAMS obliterated the PAUL QUINN COLLEGE TIGERS to the tune of 123-62.   Continue reading

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