Winston Salem State (6-0) trailed by 14 points with 15 minutes to go before going on a 18-0 run and went on to defeat the Tars 77-70 to win the 36th annual Winter Park Rotary Tangerine Tournament.
Tournament MVP Paul Davis had 22 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Rams. Dominic Alston had 13, Shelton Carter 12, and Marcus Wells 11 for the Tournament champions. Winston Salem State shot 43% for the game including a red hot 56% in the second half. The Rams were 8-24 from long range and 17-27 (63%) at the foul line. The Rams crushed the Tars on the boards 42-28 after being -3 in the first half. The Rams had 15 miscues.
The Tars (9-3) lost for just the third time in the 36th annual Tangerine tournament. In the process Rollins had its 4 game win streak snapped. The Tars had three players in double figures in this one. Myk Brown and Nikola Baran scored 17 points each to lead the hosts. Nick Wolf had yet another double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. The Tars shot 44% for the game but just 36% in the second half. Rollins continued to struggle from beyond the arc on the season as they shot just 26% (5-19) Thursday. They were 23-30 (77%) at the charity stripe. The Tars had 17 turnovers and 15 assists as a team.
Flagler (7-2) knocked off Washington Adventist (2-10) 76-72 in overtime in the consolation game. The Saints blew a 13 point second half lead before securing the win. The Tars will be back in action Sunday January 2nd when they will travel to the Bob Martinez Center to battle Tampa (10-0). Tip time is set for 4 PM. As always you can catch all the action on www.RollinsSports.TV
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tars look for another Tangerine title.
The Rollins College Tars will look to continue their winning ways Thursday night in the championship game of the 36th annual Winter Park Rotary Tangerine Tournament. The Tars improved to 21-2 all time in the Tangerine tournament with a 81-68 win over Washington Adventist on Wednesday night. Nick Wolf (28 points), Matt Robertson (12) and Myk Brown (10) continue to be the Tars three leading scorers as they have been all season. The Tars will face Winston Salem State in the final. The Rams (5-0) won in overtime against Flagler in the opener Wednesday. The Rams came into the tournament averaging 76.5 points a game and allowing just 60.2. Shelton Carter leads the way for the Rams. He is coming off a 32 point game against Flagler Wednesday. Paul Davis continued his stellar play with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocked shots. Davis is averaging a double-double on the season. The Rams and Tars have met 1 other time with Rollins winning 58-55 in the 1999-2000 Tangerine Tournament.
The line: Rollins by 3
In the consolation game at 5 PM the Saints of Flagler (6-2) will battle the Shock of Washington Adventist (2-9). Chris Kinney (22 points) and Eric Peguero (16) led the Shock in Wednesday's loss. WAU struggled shooting the ball (33% from the field) and 26% from long range in the loss to host Rollins.
Flagler has now lost two straight after Wednesday's loss in Winter Park. The Saints started out the season with 6 straight wins. Four Saints scored in double figures on the day. Eddie Fowler led the way with 19 points. Kenny Moore netted 18. John Pietkiewciz added 15 and DJ Ferguson had 10 points along with 12 assists in the Flagler loss.
The line: Flagler by 20
The line: Rollins by 3
In the consolation game at 5 PM the Saints of Flagler (6-2) will battle the Shock of Washington Adventist (2-9). Chris Kinney (22 points) and Eric Peguero (16) led the Shock in Wednesday's loss. WAU struggled shooting the ball (33% from the field) and 26% from long range in the loss to host Rollins.
Flagler has now lost two straight after Wednesday's loss in Winter Park. The Saints started out the season with 6 straight wins. Four Saints scored in double figures on the day. Eddie Fowler led the way with 19 points. Kenny Moore netted 18. John Pietkiewciz added 15 and DJ Ferguson had 10 points along with 12 assists in the Flagler loss.
The line: Flagler by 20
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tars Advance to Tangerine Championship Game.
The Rollins College Tars (9-2) won for the fourth straight game with a 81-68 win over the Shock of Washington Adventist (2-9) in the opening round of the Winter Park Rotary Tangerine Tournament.
Nick Wolf led three Tars in double figures. Wolf posted yet another double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds. Wolf scored 20 or more points for the fourth straight game. Wolf was 9 of 14 from the floor including a 3 and 9-9 at the free throw line. Matt Robertson added 12 points and 8 boards. Robertson was 4 of 8 from the floor and 4 of 6 at the stripe. Myk Brown rounded out the Tar double digit scorers with 10 points. Brown was 3 of 5 from the floor and 3 of 4 at the line. Rollins shot 39% for the game. The Tars were 5-14 (36%) beyond the arc. The Tars were 77% (20-26) at the charity stripe. The Tars had 23 miscues in the game.
The Shock had a pair of players in double digits. Khalid Martin led the way with 22 points. Martin was 8-13 from the floor and 6-8 at the foul line. Eric Peguero added 16 for the Shock in a losing effort. The Shock shot 39% from the floor in this one. They were 6-23 from long long range. The Shock went 14-21 at the foul line. They had 16 miscues in this one. The Tars won the boards battle 36-28.
Rollins will face the Rams of Winstom Salem State(5-0) in the tournament championship Thursday at 7 PM. the Rams knocked off Flagler 86-78 in overtime in the opener Wednesday. Flagler (6-2) will face Washington Adventist in Thursday's consolation game at 5 PM. As always you can catch all the action on www.RollinsSports.TV
Nick Wolf led three Tars in double figures. Wolf posted yet another double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds. Wolf scored 20 or more points for the fourth straight game. Wolf was 9 of 14 from the floor including a 3 and 9-9 at the free throw line. Matt Robertson added 12 points and 8 boards. Robertson was 4 of 8 from the floor and 4 of 6 at the stripe. Myk Brown rounded out the Tar double digit scorers with 10 points. Brown was 3 of 5 from the floor and 3 of 4 at the line. Rollins shot 39% for the game. The Tars were 5-14 (36%) beyond the arc. The Tars were 77% (20-26) at the charity stripe. The Tars had 23 miscues in the game.
The Shock had a pair of players in double digits. Khalid Martin led the way with 22 points. Martin was 8-13 from the floor and 6-8 at the foul line. Eric Peguero added 16 for the Shock in a losing effort. The Shock shot 39% from the floor in this one. They were 6-23 from long long range. The Shock went 14-21 at the foul line. They had 16 miscues in this one. The Tars won the boards battle 36-28.
Rollins will face the Rams of Winstom Salem State(5-0) in the tournament championship Thursday at 7 PM. the Rams knocked off Flagler 86-78 in overtime in the opener Wednesday. Flagler (6-2) will face Washington Adventist in Thursday's consolation game at 5 PM. As always you can catch all the action on www.RollinsSports.TV
Tars Host Tangerine Tournament Wednesday and Thursday.
The Rollins College Tars (8-2) will host the 36th annual Winter Park Rotary Tangerine Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday. Rollins will face the Shock of Washington Adventist (2-8) in the nightcap on Wednesday. Flagler and Winston Salem State will do battle in the opener at 5 PM. The two winners will face each other at 7 on Thursday, with the two losers facing off at 5.
The Tars come in on a modest three game win streak. Nick Wolf leads the way averaging 20.1 points and 9.9 rebounds a night. The native of Cincinnati was the MVP of the Great Western Shootout in Las Vegas scoring 30 and 25 points in a pair of ten point wins. Matt Robertson has had a solid season thus far. The Alabama native and transfer from Samford averages 17.4 points a ball game. Myk Brown is now at 14.3 points a game after a slow start to the season. Rollins is averaging 80.7 points a game while allowing 72.1a night. The Tars are a very solid 77.5% at the foul line on the season while they have struggled from three point land shooting at just 32%.
Washington Adventist comes into the Tangerine Tournament off of their second win of the season. WAU has a 78-73 win over Notre Dame College in the Mercyhurst Tournament and a 64-55 win over Elizabeth City State University to there credit. The Shock is scoring 65.5 points a contest while the defense allows 71.1 points a night.
The line: Rollins by 32
In the opener Flagler will take on Winston Salem State. The Saints have five Winter Park natives on the squad. John Pietkiewicz leads the way for the Saints (6-1). The Winter Park native averages 16.4 points a night and has made a team high 23 three pointers on the season. Two other Saints average in double figures on the year. Chad July (13.0 points a game) and Kenny Moore (12.7 points a contest). The Saints average 73.3 points a game as a team while allowing 73.3. After six wins to begin the season the Saints suffered the season's first setback when they lost 76-66 to Nova Southeastern. The Saints did have a marquee win against then fifth ranked USC Aiken (79-73) on December 4th. Chad July scored 19 in the win against Aiken.
The Rams of Winstom Salem State (4-0) will be the opponent for Flagler. This will be the Rams first contest since December 4th. A combination of christmas break and some bad weather canceling their last contest is the reason for the long lay off. The Rams game against Brevard on December 16th was postponed. Lamar Monger is leading the Ram attack at 14.0 points a game. Red shirt Senior Shelton Carter comes in at 12.8 points a contest. Paul Davis comes in averaging a double-double. Davis comes in to Winter Park averaging 11.0 points and 10.5 rebounds a contest. Davis also has blocked 18 shots. The Rams come in averaging 76.5 points a contest while allowing 60.3 points a contest.
The line: Flagler by 6
The Tars come in on a modest three game win streak. Nick Wolf leads the way averaging 20.1 points and 9.9 rebounds a night. The native of Cincinnati was the MVP of the Great Western Shootout in Las Vegas scoring 30 and 25 points in a pair of ten point wins. Matt Robertson has had a solid season thus far. The Alabama native and transfer from Samford averages 17.4 points a ball game. Myk Brown is now at 14.3 points a game after a slow start to the season. Rollins is averaging 80.7 points a game while allowing 72.1a night. The Tars are a very solid 77.5% at the foul line on the season while they have struggled from three point land shooting at just 32%.
Washington Adventist comes into the Tangerine Tournament off of their second win of the season. WAU has a 78-73 win over Notre Dame College in the Mercyhurst Tournament and a 64-55 win over Elizabeth City State University to there credit. The Shock is scoring 65.5 points a contest while the defense allows 71.1 points a night.
The line: Rollins by 32
In the opener Flagler will take on Winston Salem State. The Saints have five Winter Park natives on the squad. John Pietkiewicz leads the way for the Saints (6-1). The Winter Park native averages 16.4 points a night and has made a team high 23 three pointers on the season. Two other Saints average in double figures on the year. Chad July (13.0 points a game) and Kenny Moore (12.7 points a contest). The Saints average 73.3 points a game as a team while allowing 73.3. After six wins to begin the season the Saints suffered the season's first setback when they lost 76-66 to Nova Southeastern. The Saints did have a marquee win against then fifth ranked USC Aiken (79-73) on December 4th. Chad July scored 19 in the win against Aiken.
The Rams of Winstom Salem State (4-0) will be the opponent for Flagler. This will be the Rams first contest since December 4th. A combination of christmas break and some bad weather canceling their last contest is the reason for the long lay off. The Rams game against Brevard on December 16th was postponed. Lamar Monger is leading the Ram attack at 14.0 points a game. Red shirt Senior Shelton Carter comes in at 12.8 points a contest. Paul Davis comes in averaging a double-double. Davis comes in to Winter Park averaging 11.0 points and 10.5 rebounds a contest. Davis also has blocked 18 shots. The Rams come in averaging 76.5 points a contest while allowing 60.3 points a contest.
The line: Flagler by 6
Friday, December 17, 2010
Tars Knock Off Vikings, Take Vegas Title!
The Rollins College Tars (8-2) won for the second time in as many days Friday night. The Tars turned back Western Washington 80-70 in the final round of the Great Western Shootout in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Tars did it with a balanced attack on Friday night. Tournament MVP Nick Wolf led the Tars with 25 points including a jumper over three defenders with 2:07 to go. Wolf added 12 rebounds on the evening. The Cincinnati native was 10-16 from the floor and 4-5 from the charity stripe. Alex Castillo and Brett Chance each provided a spark off the Rollins bench with 14, and 9 points respectively. Matt Robertson also had a double-double scoring 11 points and hauling down 12 rebounds. The Tars shot 47% from the field in the game. RC was 4-12 from long range. They were also 71% (22-31) at the charity stripe. Rollins won the battle of the boards 37-28 and had 14 miscues.
The Vikings (6-3) lost for the second straight night. Rory Blatche led Western is scoring with 17 points on 8 of 13 shooting. Chris Mitchell netted 16, while Derrick Dickerson added 12. For the second straight night the Tars held the other teams leading scorer in check. This time it was Shedrick Nelson of the Vikings (9 points). The Vikings shot 26-56 (46%) from the floor. The Vikings stayed in the game by going 13-31 (42%) from distance. The Vikings only got to the foul line 6 times making 5. Western did have 19 miscues on the evening.
The Tars will take a break for the Christmas holiday before hosting the Rotary Tangerine Tournament. The Tars will host the Shock of Washington Adventist (1-8) on December 29th.
The Tars did it with a balanced attack on Friday night. Tournament MVP Nick Wolf led the Tars with 25 points including a jumper over three defenders with 2:07 to go. Wolf added 12 rebounds on the evening. The Cincinnati native was 10-16 from the floor and 4-5 from the charity stripe. Alex Castillo and Brett Chance each provided a spark off the Rollins bench with 14, and 9 points respectively. Matt Robertson also had a double-double scoring 11 points and hauling down 12 rebounds. The Tars shot 47% from the field in the game. RC was 4-12 from long range. They were also 71% (22-31) at the charity stripe. Rollins won the battle of the boards 37-28 and had 14 miscues.
The Vikings (6-3) lost for the second straight night. Rory Blatche led Western is scoring with 17 points on 8 of 13 shooting. Chris Mitchell netted 16, while Derrick Dickerson added 12. For the second straight night the Tars held the other teams leading scorer in check. This time it was Shedrick Nelson of the Vikings (9 points). The Vikings shot 26-56 (46%) from the floor. The Vikings stayed in the game by going 13-31 (42%) from distance. The Vikings only got to the foul line 6 times making 5. Western did have 19 miscues on the evening.
The Tars will take a break for the Christmas holiday before hosting the Rotary Tangerine Tournament. The Tars will host the Shock of Washington Adventist (1-8) on December 29th.
Tars Finnish Vegas Trip, Battle Vikings.
The Rollins College Tars (7-2) coming off a huge 85-75 win over 5th ranked Central Washington Thursday night will take on the Vikings of Western Washington Friday. It will be the second and final game of the Great Western Shootout for the Tars. Rollins is led by Nick Wolf. Wolf coming off a 30 point outburst on Thursday night has taken over the team's scoring lead (19.3 PPG). Matt Robertson (18.1 PPG) is now second on the Tars in scoring. Myk Brown (15.3 PPG) is closing quickly after a slow start to the season. The VCU transfer and Gainesville native is coming off a 23 point game last night. The Tars come into the contest averaging 80.4 PPG. Rollins is riding a modest two game win streak.
Western Washington (6-2) is coming off a 88-56 loss at the hands of Cal State Bernadino. The thrashing stopped a 5 game win streak for the Vikings. The Vikings have three players averaging in double figures on the season. Shedrick Nelson leads the way at 15.4 PPG. Michael Duty comes in netting 13.6 points and 6.1 rebounds a contest. Rory Blanche averages 12.1 PPG for the Vikings. The Vikings come into Friday's game averaging 87.4 points per contest. Western is deadly from beyond the three point line at 38% on the season. Nelson is a very solid three point shooter at 44% on the year. Point guard Derek Dickerson comes into the game averages only 8.8 points a contest, but the Vikings point guard is a 56% three point shooter. The Vikings are solid at the foul line shooting at a 70% clip. Duty is 83% from the charity stripe. This one should be another stiff challenge for the Tars.
The Line- Rollins -10
Western Washington (6-2) is coming off a 88-56 loss at the hands of Cal State Bernadino. The thrashing stopped a 5 game win streak for the Vikings. The Vikings have three players averaging in double figures on the season. Shedrick Nelson leads the way at 15.4 PPG. Michael Duty comes in netting 13.6 points and 6.1 rebounds a contest. Rory Blanche averages 12.1 PPG for the Vikings. The Vikings come into Friday's game averaging 87.4 points per contest. Western is deadly from beyond the three point line at 38% on the season. Nelson is a very solid three point shooter at 44% on the year. Point guard Derek Dickerson comes into the game averages only 8.8 points a contest, but the Vikings point guard is a 56% three point shooter. The Vikings are solid at the foul line shooting at a 70% clip. Duty is 83% from the charity stripe. This one should be another stiff challenge for the Tars.
The Line- Rollins -10
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tars Withstand Late Rally, Turn Back Wildcats!
The Rollins College Tars (7-2) opened up a 20 point first half lead and knocked off the 5th ranked and previously unbeaten Central Washington Wildcats 85-75 at the Arena at South Point in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game did not come without some tense moments. The Wildcats cut the Rollins lead to 2 at 63-61 with 8:07 to play before the Tars finished the game with a flourish.
The Tars were led by Nick Wolf who poured in a season high 30 points. Wolf was 10 of 14 from the field along with 10 of 12 at the charity stripe. Myk Brown continue his stellar play in the last few games scoring 23 points. Brown was 6 of 11 from the floor and 8 of 9 at the line. Matt Robertson rounded out the Tar double digit scorers with 16 points. Robertson was 4 of 7 from the field and 6-10 at the line. The Tars shot a season high 59% (23-39) from the field. RC also went 5-9 (56%) from three point land. The Tars shot at a 76% clip (34-45) at the foul line. Rollins won the battle on the glass 30-25. The Tars did commit 17 turnovers.
The Wildcats (8-1) suffered their first setback of the season. They dug themselves a big hole and trailed wire to wire in this one. Central Washington tallied four players in double figures on the evening. Jody Johnson led the Wildcats with 19 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Humberto Perez also netted 19 on 7 of 11 shooting, including 5 of 9 from long range. Chris Spinker and Drew Harris rounded out the double digit scorers with 12, and 11 respectively. Jamal Berry who came into the game as one of the best point guards in the country was held to 6 points and saddled with 13 foul-plagued minutes before fouling out.
The Wildcats shot 43% (26-60) from the floor. The hosts were 10-28 (36%) from three point land. Central Washington made good on 13-17 (77%) of there free throw attempts. The Wildcats committed 17 turnovers in the ball game.
Rollins will be back in action Friday night when they will battle the Vikings of Western Washington. Tip time is scheduled for roughly 8 PM. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at RollinsSports.com
The Tars were led by Nick Wolf who poured in a season high 30 points. Wolf was 10 of 14 from the field along with 10 of 12 at the charity stripe. Myk Brown continue his stellar play in the last few games scoring 23 points. Brown was 6 of 11 from the floor and 8 of 9 at the line. Matt Robertson rounded out the Tar double digit scorers with 16 points. Robertson was 4 of 7 from the field and 6-10 at the line. The Tars shot a season high 59% (23-39) from the field. RC also went 5-9 (56%) from three point land. The Tars shot at a 76% clip (34-45) at the foul line. Rollins won the battle on the glass 30-25. The Tars did commit 17 turnovers.
The Wildcats (8-1) suffered their first setback of the season. They dug themselves a big hole and trailed wire to wire in this one. Central Washington tallied four players in double figures on the evening. Jody Johnson led the Wildcats with 19 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Humberto Perez also netted 19 on 7 of 11 shooting, including 5 of 9 from long range. Chris Spinker and Drew Harris rounded out the double digit scorers with 12, and 11 respectively. Jamal Berry who came into the game as one of the best point guards in the country was held to 6 points and saddled with 13 foul-plagued minutes before fouling out.
The Wildcats shot 43% (26-60) from the floor. The hosts were 10-28 (36%) from three point land. Central Washington made good on 13-17 (77%) of there free throw attempts. The Wildcats committed 17 turnovers in the ball game.
Rollins will be back in action Friday night when they will battle the Vikings of Western Washington. Tip time is scheduled for roughly 8 PM. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at RollinsSports.com
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tars Preparing For Showdown!
The Rollins College Tars (6-2) are in Las Vegas preparing for a big showdown with the 5th ranked Wildcats of Western Washington (8-0).
After getting as high as the thirteenth ranked team in the country the Tars (6-2) suffered a setback with a loss at Palm Beach Atlantic and have failed to break back into the poll since. Rollins bounced back from the rare loss with a 64-52 win at home against Southeastern University on Saturday. The Tars come into Thursday's first round of the Great Western Shootout with a trio of players in double figures. Matt Robertson continues to lead Rollins in scoring (18.4 PPG). The Native of Alabama has been held to 11 and 13 points in the Tars last two contests. Nick Wolf (18.3PPG) is closing quickly on the Tars leading scorer. The Cincinnati native is coming off a 20 point performance vs Southeastern. Wolf looks to run his consecutive games of double digit scoring streak to 75 on Thursday. Myk Brown (14.4 PPG) rounds out the Tars double digit scorers. After a slow start to the season in the Gulf South/ Sunshine State Conference Challenge, Brown has increased his scoring. Brown only scored 15 points total in the challenge. The native of Gainesville and VCU transfer had 10 points in the win vs Southeastern (all in the first half). The Tars who are a traditionally solid three point shooting team come in struggling from beyond the arc at 31%.
Western Washington comes in on a 8 game win streak. The Wildcats had a very solid 92-81 win over Chaminade two games ago and squeaked out a 67-65 win over Saint Martin in there last contest. The Wildcats are led by Chris Sprinkler averaging 17 PPG. Sprinkler also averaging 6.0 rebounds and shoots at a 79% clip from the foul line. Jamar Berry is the second leading scorer for the Wildcats. He averages 16.9 PPG, Berry also hauls down 5.1 rebounds and shoots 45% from the three point line on the season. Humberot Perez rounds out the double digit scorers for the Wildcats averaging 10.0 PPG. Drew Harris (5.25 a game and Perez 2,75) lead the Wildcats in assists. Jody Johnson averages solid numbers for the Wildcats. Johnson comes into the Great Western Shootout averaging 9.2 PPG and 5.7 rebounds a contest. Johnson is also at 75% albeit on just 4 attempts from three point land. This should be a great ball game as both teams can be deadly from three point land when hot.
Line: Rollins +2.5
After getting as high as the thirteenth ranked team in the country the Tars (6-2) suffered a setback with a loss at Palm Beach Atlantic and have failed to break back into the poll since. Rollins bounced back from the rare loss with a 64-52 win at home against Southeastern University on Saturday. The Tars come into Thursday's first round of the Great Western Shootout with a trio of players in double figures. Matt Robertson continues to lead Rollins in scoring (18.4 PPG). The Native of Alabama has been held to 11 and 13 points in the Tars last two contests. Nick Wolf (18.3PPG) is closing quickly on the Tars leading scorer. The Cincinnati native is coming off a 20 point performance vs Southeastern. Wolf looks to run his consecutive games of double digit scoring streak to 75 on Thursday. Myk Brown (14.4 PPG) rounds out the Tars double digit scorers. After a slow start to the season in the Gulf South/ Sunshine State Conference Challenge, Brown has increased his scoring. Brown only scored 15 points total in the challenge. The native of Gainesville and VCU transfer had 10 points in the win vs Southeastern (all in the first half). The Tars who are a traditionally solid three point shooting team come in struggling from beyond the arc at 31%.
Western Washington comes in on a 8 game win streak. The Wildcats had a very solid 92-81 win over Chaminade two games ago and squeaked out a 67-65 win over Saint Martin in there last contest. The Wildcats are led by Chris Sprinkler averaging 17 PPG. Sprinkler also averaging 6.0 rebounds and shoots at a 79% clip from the foul line. Jamar Berry is the second leading scorer for the Wildcats. He averages 16.9 PPG, Berry also hauls down 5.1 rebounds and shoots 45% from the three point line on the season. Humberot Perez rounds out the double digit scorers for the Wildcats averaging 10.0 PPG. Drew Harris (5.25 a game and Perez 2,75) lead the Wildcats in assists. Jody Johnson averages solid numbers for the Wildcats. Johnson comes into the Great Western Shootout averaging 9.2 PPG and 5.7 rebounds a contest. Johnson is also at 75% albeit on just 4 attempts from three point land. This should be a great ball game as both teams can be deadly from three point land when hot.
Line: Rollins +2.5
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Tars hold off late rally, beat Fire 64-52.
The Rollins College Tars (6-2) rebounded from a rare loss with a 64-52 win over the Southeastern University Fire (9-5) on Saturday afternoon. The Tars were led by a big first half, and three players in double figures on the day. Nick Wolf led the Tars with 20 points, Matt Robertson had 13 including a giant three to ice it in the waning minutes and Myk Brown added 10 points (all in the first half). The Tars shot 23-51 (45%) from the field on the afternoon. For the second straight game the Tars struggled from three point range hitting just 5-21 (24%). Another deciding factor in the win for Rollins was solid foul shooting. The Tars were 13-14 (93%) at the charity stripe. Uncharacteristically the Tars did have 17 miscues on the afternoon.
The Fire who trailed by 21 early in the second half rallied to get the lead down to 5 before Rollins closed the game on a 9-2 run. Two players did the damage for the Fire. Jacob Blankenship had 21 points (16 in the second half) to go along with 10 rebounds while Malcolm Pollack added 14 points on the day. The Fire shot 20-54 (37%) for the game while out rebounding the Tars 36-26. The Fire were 11-14 (79%) from the foul line on the day. They were atrocious going just 1-11(9%) from three point land. The Fire turned the ball over 19 times.
Rollins dominated the first half and after a Brett Chance banked three pointer at the buzzer led 37-18 at the intermission. The lead would balloon to 22 with 15:47 to go but the Fire would not go away. In the next 12 minutes behind Blankenship and Pollack the Fire would go on a 26-9 run that would cut the lead to five. Two huge free throws by Alex Castillo would extend the lead to seven and then the Robertson three would make it ten to all but ice it.
The Tars will be back in action Thursday December 18th when they will face the 12th ranked Wildcats of Central Washington. Tip time for the first game of the Las Vegas Great Western Shootout is set for 8 PM. You can call all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and on the Tars sports network at www.RollinsSports.Com
The Fire who trailed by 21 early in the second half rallied to get the lead down to 5 before Rollins closed the game on a 9-2 run. Two players did the damage for the Fire. Jacob Blankenship had 21 points (16 in the second half) to go along with 10 rebounds while Malcolm Pollack added 14 points on the day. The Fire shot 20-54 (37%) for the game while out rebounding the Tars 36-26. The Fire were 11-14 (79%) from the foul line on the day. They were atrocious going just 1-11(9%) from three point land. The Fire turned the ball over 19 times.
Rollins dominated the first half and after a Brett Chance banked three pointer at the buzzer led 37-18 at the intermission. The lead would balloon to 22 with 15:47 to go but the Fire would not go away. In the next 12 minutes behind Blankenship and Pollack the Fire would go on a 26-9 run that would cut the lead to five. Two huge free throws by Alex Castillo would extend the lead to seven and then the Robertson three would make it ten to all but ice it.
The Tars will be back in action Thursday December 18th when they will face the 12th ranked Wildcats of Central Washington. Tip time for the first game of the Las Vegas Great Western Shootout is set for 8 PM. You can call all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and on the Tars sports network at www.RollinsSports.Com
Friday, December 10, 2010
Tars look to bounce back from rare loss Saturday.
The Rollins College Tars (5-2) look to bounce back from a rare loss at the hands of Palm Beach Atlantic. Rollins gets back to action Saturday after taking a week off for finals. The Tars will welcome the Southeastern University Fire (9-4) to Warden Arena for a noon tip. Matt Robertson and Nick Wolf continue to lead the Tars attack. Robertson comes in leading the team averaging 19.1 points per game. Wolf, the native of Cincinnati is scoring 18 points a game and looks to continue his streak of 73 consecutive games scoring in double figures. The Tars look to get back to shooting the three better on Saturday. In the loss to PBA the Tars were just 5 of 24 from beyond the arc.
The Fire come into the game on a mini two game win streak. Southeastern knocked off Clearwater Christian 78-65 on Thursday night. The Fire have three players averaging double figures on the season. Malcolm Pollack leads the way averaging 14.8 points, 5.1 assists and 2.6 rebounds a game. Jacob Blankenship comes in averaging 12.0 points a game and John Williams is netting 10.5 points along with 7.4 rebounds a night. The Fire play at the NAIA level and have a 3,000 student enrollment.
The Line: Rollins -9
The Fire come into the game on a mini two game win streak. Southeastern knocked off Clearwater Christian 78-65 on Thursday night. The Fire have three players averaging double figures on the season. Malcolm Pollack leads the way averaging 14.8 points, 5.1 assists and 2.6 rebounds a game. Jacob Blankenship comes in averaging 12.0 points a game and John Williams is netting 10.5 points along with 7.4 rebounds a night. The Fire play at the NAIA level and have a 3,000 student enrollment.
The Line: Rollins -9
Thursday, December 2, 2010
PBA Stops Tars Streak at 4.
The Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish and Rollins College Tars both came into Thursday night's contest red hot and something had to give. It was the 13th ranked Tars (5-2) who saw their 4 game win streak snapped with a 68-60 loss to the Sailfish (6-2) at Rubin Arena Thursday.
David Wood had another monster game for the Sailfish. Wood poured in a game high 28 points. Matt Roy chipped in 18 for the Sailfish who ran their win streak to four. PBA shot 43% from the floor in the game including a sizzling 55% in the second half. PBA shot 10-26 (39%) from long distance. The Sailfish nailed 14 of 17 (82%) of their foul shots. PBA out rebounded the Tars 35-33. The Sailfish did have 19 turnovers in the game.
The Tars lost for the first time since a loss to Valdosta State in the second game of the season. Four Tars tallied double figures. Myk Brown netted 19 points to lead the way, Nick Wolf added 18 to go along with 10 rebounds while Matt Robertson and Nikola Baran had 11 each. The Tars shot 36% from the floor. Usually a solid three point shooting club the Tars shot just 21%(5-24) from distance. Rollins was 14 of 17 at the line and had 14 miscues.
Rollins will return to action December 11th with a noon tip against Southeastern University.
David Wood had another monster game for the Sailfish. Wood poured in a game high 28 points. Matt Roy chipped in 18 for the Sailfish who ran their win streak to four. PBA shot 43% from the floor in the game including a sizzling 55% in the second half. PBA shot 10-26 (39%) from long distance. The Sailfish nailed 14 of 17 (82%) of their foul shots. PBA out rebounded the Tars 35-33. The Sailfish did have 19 turnovers in the game.
The Tars lost for the first time since a loss to Valdosta State in the second game of the season. Four Tars tallied double figures. Myk Brown netted 19 points to lead the way, Nick Wolf added 18 to go along with 10 rebounds while Matt Robertson and Nikola Baran had 11 each. The Tars shot 36% from the floor. Usually a solid three point shooting club the Tars shot just 21%(5-24) from distance. Rollins was 14 of 17 at the line and had 14 miscues.
Rollins will return to action December 11th with a noon tip against Southeastern University.
Tars travel to West Palm for early season road test.
The Rollins College Tars (5-1) will travel to West Palm Beach,Fla. on Thursday night riding a four game win streak. The Tars will do battle with the SailFish of Palm Beach Atlantic (5-2). The 13th ranked Tars lone loss was to Valdosta State in the Sunshine State/ Gulf Coast South challenge. The Tars are being led on the season by Division II National Player of the Year candidate Nick Wolf and Forward Matt Robertson. The Cincinnati native Wolf(18.0 ppg) and Alabama native Robertson (20.5 ppg) each come in averaging double figures.
PBA comes in with a record of 5-2. The SailFish have won three straight including a win over Division I opponent Stetson on November 26th on Stetson's home floor. Palm Beach Atlantic is led by David Wood (20.1 ppg) and Jon Lawrence (14.9 ppg). Dante Valentine rounds out the double digit scores for the SailFish at 11.4 ppg.
Pete's line: Rollins -7
PBA comes in with a record of 5-2. The SailFish have won three straight including a win over Division I opponent Stetson on November 26th on Stetson's home floor. Palm Beach Atlantic is led by David Wood (20.1 ppg) and Jon Lawrence (14.9 ppg). Dante Valentine rounds out the double digit scores for the SailFish at 11.4 ppg.
Pete's line: Rollins -7
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