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BIBLE COLLEGE NIT CHAMPS CROWNED, USCAA TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS

BIBLE COLLEGE NIT

Davis College FalconsCHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The last two teams standing in this Tournament were the top seeds – the DAVIS COLLEGE FALCONS – and the 2nd seeded TRINITY BAPTIST COLLEGE EAGLES. The 1st Half ended with the Eagles on top 35-29 but the Falcons regrouped in the locker room and came out primed for a comeback. Davis College outscored Trinity Baptist 39-28 to win the game 68-63 for their 4th National Title. Corban Usry led the victors with 17 points. * THE FALCONS ARE BIBLE COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS *

USCAA TOURNAMENT

FJohnson and Wales WildcatsIRST SEMIFINAL – This game pitted the 5th seeded JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY WILDCATS against the 9 seeds – the PENN STATE AT YORK LIONS. The Wildcats were chasing the Lions 35-28 at Halftime but after the break they roared back for a 77-65 comeback triumph. Kajuan Madden-McAfee tossed in 23 points to lead Johnson & Wales University. Continue reading

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ACCA BASKETBALL CHAMPS CROWNED PLUS DAY TWO OF THE USCAA TOURNAMENT

Arlington Baptist PatriotsACCA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – The 4th seeded Defending National Champions – the ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY PATRIOTS – faced the 6th seeded CHAMPION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE TIGERS in the title game of the ACCA (Association of Christian College Athletics). The Tigers held a 38-36 edge come Halftime but after the break the Patriots demonstrated the old “heart of a champion” and came back to win this 75-73 Instant Classic. * THE PATRIOTS ARE ACCA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS *

USCAA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

Central_Pennsylvania_UniversityDAY TWO, GAME ONE – Starting Day Two in the USCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association) was this clash between the 8th seeded CENTRAL PENN COLLEGE SILVER KNIGHTS and the 6 seeds – the NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE LYNX. The Silver Knights had the Lynx on Upset Alert with a 42-31 lead at the break, then kept NHTI at arm’s length in the 2nd Half for an 82-70 victory. Tyreke Woodard led Central Penn College with 28 points. Continue reading

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USCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: DAY ONE RESULTS

USCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association)

Vermont Tech Green KnightsDAY ONE, GAME ONE – The 10 seeds – the VERMONT TECH GREEN KNIGHTS – took the court against the 7th seeded PENN STATE AT MONT ALTO LIONS. The Green Knights showed they were in it for the win with their 40-36 Halftime lead. After the break Vermont Tech got more and more separation from PSU-MA, ultimately defeating them by a final score of 89-73. Jeremiah Shaw tossed in 21 points to lead the Green Knights.

Penn State at YorkDAY ONE, GAME TWO – This game pitted the 8th seeded PENN STATE AT YORK LIONS against the 9 seeds – the CENTRAL PENN COLLEGE SILVER KNIGHTS. The Lions held a comfortable 34-27 lead by the midpoint but from there the Silver Knights closed the gap. The Central Penn rally fell just short as Penn State at York won it 58-57. John Gillespie’s 14 points led the victors. Continue reading

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG

Per the Glitternight Index:

villa-maria-college-vikingsUSCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association) Division Two – 1. VILLA MARIA COLLEGE VIKINGS    ###   2. BERKELEY (NY) COLLEGE KNIGHTS    ###    3. NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE LYNX    ###    4. CENTRAL PENN COLLEGE SILVER KNIGHTS    ###    5. PENN STATE AT WILKES-BARRE NITTANY LIONS    ###   

college of new rochelle blue angels6. COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE BLUE ANGELS    ###    7. SOUTHERN MAINE COLLEGE SEA WOLVES    ###    8. JOHNSON & WALES COLLEGE AT CHARLOTTE BOBCATS    ###    9. ALBANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES PANTHERS (Should be the Apothecaries)    ###    10. WARREN WILSON COLLEGE OWLS    ###    Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS

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Oakwood AmbassadorsUSCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association) Division One – 1. OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS    ###     2. FLORIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CONQUISTADORS    ###    3. WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY SHOCK    ###    4. BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE AT BUFFALO BOBCATS    ###    5. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY CARDINALS    ###   

newportnewsapprentice-school-builder6. NEWPORT NEWS APPRENTICE SCHOOL BUILDERS (formerly the Shipbuilders)    ###     7. FLORIDA COLLEGE FALCONS    ###     8. BLUEFIELD STATE BIG BLUES     ###     9. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FORT KENT BENGALS     ###     10. SILVER LAKE COLLEGE LAKERS    ###     Continue reading

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USCAA BASKETBALL CHAMPS CROWNED + MORE POSTSEASON ACTION

USCAA DIVISION ONE

rochestercollegewarriorsCHAMPIONSHIP GAME – A pair of Cinderellas vied for the Division One title in the USCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association). The 5th seeded ROCHESTER COLLEGE WARRIORS played the 6 seeds – the OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS.

The Warriors grabbed a 35-25 lead by Halftime and after the break kept getting more and more separation from the Ambassadors. The final score in this game was Rochester College 80  Oakwood University 61. Justin Nafso’s 27 points led the victors. * THE WARRIORS ARE USCAA CHAMPIONS * Continue reading

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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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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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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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