The Rollins College Tars (8-3) had not lost four games in a row since 2005 and this group of players made sure to keep it that way with a late rally in the consolation game of the 37th annual Winter Park Rotary Tangerine Tourney. Dave Diakite hit a back door lay up with 24 seconds left that would prove to be the game winner in a 57-55 win over California (PA) (6-6). Myk Brown was the only Rollins player in double figures Friday as he tallied 19 points, Jeremy Sharpe added nine and Ian Scott eight for the Tars. The Tars shot 37 percent from the field and continued to struggle from the 3-point line where they were 4-20. The Tars did shoot 84 percent (21-25) at the foul line.
Cal (PA) had three players tally double figures. Chad Tipton was one rebound short of a double-double for the Vulcans with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Keith Lowe added 12 and was named to the All-Tournament team. Quentin Harding rounded out the double digit scorers with ten for the Vulcans. Cal shot 35 percent from the field in the game and was 6 of 18 (33 percent) from the 3-point line. They shot 77 percent (17-22) from the free throw line. The Vulcans dominated the boards 38-24 but had trouble taking care of the ball with 21 turnovers to go along with just nine assists.
It would be the Vulcans who would jump out to an 18-7 lead in the first 11 minutes against the cold shooting Tars. Rollins would fight back and cut the lead to five (31-26) at halftime.
The Tars would come out with renewed energy in the second half and would take a 38-36 lead with 10:45 to go. The game would go back and forth for the next several minutes until Cal would go on a 7-0 run to take a 53-46 lead with 4:22 in the game. It looked as if the Tars were well on their way to a fourth straight defeat but this team would not be denied on this day. Cal would not hit a field goal the rest of the way and the Tars would get some big buckets from Dave Diakite and Jeremy Sharpe, along with a pair of clutch free throws by Scott Schuette who ran the team for the last 2:25 after Ian Scott fouled out. Myk Brown (Rollins), Nate Tait (Lake Erie), Rich Austin (Lake Erie), Gavin Field (West Georgia), and Da'Ron Simms were named to the All_Tournament team. Simms was the Tangerine Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. West Georgia (13-1) survived a scare, but defeated Lake Erie (5-5) for the tournament title 58-56.
Rollins will be back in action Wednesday night when they host the Sailfish on Palm Beach Atlantic. Tip time is set for 7 PM, as always you can listen on 91.5 Fm WPRK Winter Park and worldwide on Rollins Sports.TV
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Sliding Into The Storm.
The Rollins College Tars (7-3) thought a trip back to Warden Arena would cure all that went wrong in Las Vegas. Instead, for the first time since 1998 the Tars will not play in the championship game of it's annual Tangerine Tournament. The Storm of Lake Erie improved to 5-4 on the season and will face West Georgia in Friday's championship game. The Tars will face California (PA) in the consolation game at 5 PM.
Chris Malcolm led five Tars in double figures in their third straight loss. Malcolm tallied 12 points, to go along with seven rebounds, four blocks and two steals. Scott Schuette added 12 points on 7 of 8 from the free throw line. Dave Diakite, Myk Brown and Jeremy Sharpe each tallied 11 in the 79-65 loss.
The Storm were led by a season high 24 points from Rich Austin. Riley Thomas netted 18, and Jamil Dudley posted 12 for Lake Erie.
LEC shot 48 percent for the game and 7 of 24 from the 3-point line. The The Tars shot 32 percent from the field and were 5-19 from the 3-point line. The Tars are now 13-54 from three point land during this three game losing skid. The Tars continued to struggle on the glass as they were out rebounded 35-30. Rollins also had 19 miscues that led to 20 Lake Erie points.
The game would start out played close for much of the first half. The Storm would lead 18-14 before a 7-0 Tars run would give the hosts a 21-18 lead. The Storm would close the half on 10-1 spurt and carry a 36-31 lead into halftime. Rollins would come out in the second half and get a pair of lay ups in the first 35 seconds to cut the lead to 36-35. That is as close as they would get, as the Storm would pull away with a 20-4 run that would make it 56-39. Rollins would get within nine after a pair of Scott Schuette free throws with 2:25 left but Riley Thomas would nail a big three and the Storm would make their free throws to "ice it".
Rollins will host California (PA) in the opener at 5 PM tomorrow, followed by Lake Erie and West Georgia in the championship game ay 7 PM. West Georgia used a 22-2 spurt to a 12 point win in the opener Thursday. As always you can catch all the action on Rollinssports.com and WPRK Winter Park.
Chris Malcolm led five Tars in double figures in their third straight loss. Malcolm tallied 12 points, to go along with seven rebounds, four blocks and two steals. Scott Schuette added 12 points on 7 of 8 from the free throw line. Dave Diakite, Myk Brown and Jeremy Sharpe each tallied 11 in the 79-65 loss.
The Storm were led by a season high 24 points from Rich Austin. Riley Thomas netted 18, and Jamil Dudley posted 12 for Lake Erie.
LEC shot 48 percent for the game and 7 of 24 from the 3-point line. The The Tars shot 32 percent from the field and were 5-19 from the 3-point line. The Tars are now 13-54 from three point land during this three game losing skid. The Tars continued to struggle on the glass as they were out rebounded 35-30. Rollins also had 19 miscues that led to 20 Lake Erie points.
The game would start out played close for much of the first half. The Storm would lead 18-14 before a 7-0 Tars run would give the hosts a 21-18 lead. The Storm would close the half on 10-1 spurt and carry a 36-31 lead into halftime. Rollins would come out in the second half and get a pair of lay ups in the first 35 seconds to cut the lead to 36-35. That is as close as they would get, as the Storm would pull away with a 20-4 run that would make it 56-39. Rollins would get within nine after a pair of Scott Schuette free throws with 2:25 left but Riley Thomas would nail a big three and the Storm would make their free throws to "ice it".
Rollins will host California (PA) in the opener at 5 PM tomorrow, followed by Lake Erie and West Georgia in the championship game ay 7 PM. West Georgia used a 22-2 spurt to a 12 point win in the opener Thursday. As always you can catch all the action on Rollinssports.com and WPRK Winter Park.
Tars Set To Host LEC in Tangerine Opener.
The Rollins College Tars (7-2) try and snap a brief two game losing slide Thursday when they host the Lake Erie Storm in the opener of the 37th annual Winter Park Rotary Tangerine Tournament at Warden Arena. Rollins who was number 10 in the NABC Division II coaches poll will look to get back to their winning ways after dropping a pair of contests in the Great Western Shootout in Las Vegas. The first being a 80-61 loss to Western Washington, before a 88-80 loss to Central Washington. Chris Malcolm was a bright spot for the Tars out west. He made the All Tournament Team, including a career high 28 points in the game against Central Washington. The Tars come into Thursday's contest with all five starters averaging double figures on the season. Jeremy Sharpe leads the way at 13.6 points a contest, Myk Brown adds 12.6 a night and Dave Diakite tallies 10.8 a game. Chris Malcolm (10.7 ppg) and Ian Scott (10.3 a night) round out the double digit scorers for a Tar team that averages 70.7 points a contest while allowing 64.4 points a night.
Lake Erie comes in with a record of 4-4 on the season. They are fresh off a 62-60 thrilling win over Northwood (Mich) last time out. The Storm are led by Richard Austin. The Sophomore from Cleveland,OH paces LEC averaging 13.8 points and 6.9 rebounds a contest. Riley Thomas (Cardington,OH) comes in chipping in 10 points a contest. Nate Tait (South Euclid,OH) comes into Winter Park averaging 9.1 points a game. The Storm average 63.8 points a contest.
The line: Rollins by 10
Lake Erie comes in with a record of 4-4 on the season. They are fresh off a 62-60 thrilling win over Northwood (Mich) last time out. The Storm are led by Richard Austin. The Sophomore from Cleveland,OH paces LEC averaging 13.8 points and 6.9 rebounds a contest. Riley Thomas (Cardington,OH) comes in chipping in 10 points a contest. Nate Tait (South Euclid,OH) comes into Winter Park averaging 9.1 points a game. The Storm average 63.8 points a contest.
The line: Rollins by 10
Friday, December 16, 2011
Three Point Barrage Sinks Tars.
Coming into the Great Western Shootout, the Rollins College Tars (7-2) were allowing just 59 points a game. In each of the past two contests the Tars opponent has surpassed the 80 point plateau. Friday night it was Central Washington (7-3) who put 88 points on the Tars in a 88-80 win over tenth ranked Rollins.
The Wildcats hit 13 of 32 attempts (41 percent from the 3-point line.). They were led by four players in double figures on the evening. Brandon Magee (20 points) and Jordan Colby (15) accounted for ten of the Wildcats 13 3-pointers. Lacy Haddock chipped in 13, including 2 of 4 from three. Kevin Davis added 12 points for Central Washington.
The Tars were led by a career high 28 points from all tournament team member Chris Malcolm, along with six rebounds. Jeremy Sharpe poured in 18, while Myk Brown netted 12 in the loss.
The Wildcats shot 46 percent from the field to 45.9% for the Tars. The Tars were just 6-19 (32 percent) from three, as opposed to the 41 percent of the Wildcats. CWU shot 17-22 (73 percent) from the foul line to the Tars 18-26 (69 percent). CWU won the rebounding battle 37-33. CWU had 20 turnovers to 18 for the Tars.
It was the Wildcats who jumped out to the early 8-2 lead in this one. CWU led for a majority of the first half but only took a one point lead (37-36) into halftime. The Wildcats would stretch that lead to nine points before the Tars would battle back and cut it to a one point game with nine minutes to go. The next 1:20 would belong to Magee and Troy Gross. The duo stretched the lead to nine with 6:25 to go. The Tars would cut the lead to three on a Ian Scott layup with just under four minutes left, but that is as close as they would get.
The Tars will be back home for the Winter Park Rotary Tangerine Tournament December 29th and 30th. The Lake Erie Storm will be the opponent on the 29th, with California (PA) and West Georgia rounding out the tournament field.
The Wildcats hit 13 of 32 attempts (41 percent from the 3-point line.). They were led by four players in double figures on the evening. Brandon Magee (20 points) and Jordan Colby (15) accounted for ten of the Wildcats 13 3-pointers. Lacy Haddock chipped in 13, including 2 of 4 from three. Kevin Davis added 12 points for Central Washington.
The Tars were led by a career high 28 points from all tournament team member Chris Malcolm, along with six rebounds. Jeremy Sharpe poured in 18, while Myk Brown netted 12 in the loss.
The Wildcats shot 46 percent from the field to 45.9% for the Tars. The Tars were just 6-19 (32 percent) from three, as opposed to the 41 percent of the Wildcats. CWU shot 17-22 (73 percent) from the foul line to the Tars 18-26 (69 percent). CWU won the rebounding battle 37-33. CWU had 20 turnovers to 18 for the Tars.
It was the Wildcats who jumped out to the early 8-2 lead in this one. CWU led for a majority of the first half but only took a one point lead (37-36) into halftime. The Wildcats would stretch that lead to nine points before the Tars would battle back and cut it to a one point game with nine minutes to go. The next 1:20 would belong to Magee and Troy Gross. The duo stretched the lead to nine with 6:25 to go. The Tars would cut the lead to three on a Ian Scott layup with just under four minutes left, but that is as close as they would get.
The Tars will be back home for the Winter Park Rotary Tangerine Tournament December 29th and 30th. The Lake Erie Storm will be the opponent on the 29th, with California (PA) and West Georgia rounding out the tournament field.
Tars Look To Rebound From First Loss in Day Two of Great Western Shootout.
The Rollins College Tars (7-1) will look to rebound both literally and figuratively from Thursday's loss to Western Washington when they face the Wildcats of Central Washington (6-3) in day two of the Great Western Shootout in Las Vegas.
The Tars lost 80-61 to the Vikings in the opener on Thursday. Dave Diakite led the way with 14 points, while Myk Brown added ten. The Tars were doomed by 16 turnovers and going just 27-42 at the free throw line. All nine Rollins players who saw action scored at least three points. The Tars came into the tournament as the tenth ranked team in the country and led by Jeremy Sharpe (14.4 ppg). The Senior from Saint Louis had just four in the loss Thursday. Myk Brown came in averaging 13 a game and scored ten vs the Vikings. Ian Scott and Chris Malcolm each came into the tourney averaging ten a game. Scott had nine to go along with seven rebounds Thursday, while Malcolm had six points and two rebounds after being saddled with foul trouble most of the night. A Rollins team that came in allowing just under 60 points a game allowed 80 to the Vikings. The Vikings out rebounded Rollins 39-30.
The Wildcats come into Friday at 6-3 on the season. They were a 85-75 loser to Alabama Hunstsville in the nightcap yesterday. Kevin Davis led CWU with a double-double (21 points and 14 rebounds), while Lacy Haddock chipped in 14. Jordan Colby (11 points) and Jody Johnson (10) rounded out the double digit scorers from the Wildcats. Central Washington shot 44 percent as a team and went just 8-25 from three point land. The Wildcats struggled at the foul line, going 11-25 (44 percent) in the game. The Wildcats come in with a balanced attack. Six players average double figures on the season. Tyler Toussant (14.6 ppg) and Kevin Davis (13.2 a contest) pace the Wildcats. Brandon Magee and Lacy Haddock contribute 11.3 and 10.9 points a game respectively. Jody Johnson (10.1 ppg) and Jordan Colby (10 a game) round out the double digit scorers. The Wildcats average 85.2 points a game as a team while allowing just over 71.
The line: Tars by 4
The Tars lost 80-61 to the Vikings in the opener on Thursday. Dave Diakite led the way with 14 points, while Myk Brown added ten. The Tars were doomed by 16 turnovers and going just 27-42 at the free throw line. All nine Rollins players who saw action scored at least three points. The Tars came into the tournament as the tenth ranked team in the country and led by Jeremy Sharpe (14.4 ppg). The Senior from Saint Louis had just four in the loss Thursday. Myk Brown came in averaging 13 a game and scored ten vs the Vikings. Ian Scott and Chris Malcolm each came into the tourney averaging ten a game. Scott had nine to go along with seven rebounds Thursday, while Malcolm had six points and two rebounds after being saddled with foul trouble most of the night. A Rollins team that came in allowing just under 60 points a game allowed 80 to the Vikings. The Vikings out rebounded Rollins 39-30.
The Wildcats come into Friday at 6-3 on the season. They were a 85-75 loser to Alabama Hunstsville in the nightcap yesterday. Kevin Davis led CWU with a double-double (21 points and 14 rebounds), while Lacy Haddock chipped in 14. Jordan Colby (11 points) and Jody Johnson (10) rounded out the double digit scorers from the Wildcats. Central Washington shot 44 percent as a team and went just 8-25 from three point land. The Wildcats struggled at the foul line, going 11-25 (44 percent) in the game. The Wildcats come in with a balanced attack. Six players average double figures on the season. Tyler Toussant (14.6 ppg) and Kevin Davis (13.2 a contest) pace the Wildcats. Brandon Magee and Lacy Haddock contribute 11.3 and 10.9 points a game respectively. Jody Johnson (10.1 ppg) and Jordan Colby (10 a game) round out the double digit scorers. The Wildcats average 85.2 points a game as a team while allowing just over 71.
The line: Tars by 4
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Turnovers, Missed Free Throws Doom Tars in Loss.
The tenth ranked Rollins College Tars (7-1) suffered a 80-61 loss to the Vikings of Western Washington (11-1) in the opening day of the Great Western Shootout in Las Vegas,Nevada. The Tars were doomed by 16 turnovers and 15 missed free throws (27-42) in the loss. Rollins was led by 14 points from David Diakite. The UCF transfer was 7 of 12 at the foul line in the game. Myk Brown was the only other Tar in double figures with ten points. Rollins shot 40 percent (16-40) from the floor and struggled from the 3-point line (2-16).
The Vikings who reeled off a ninth straight win and stopped the Tar win streak at seven in the process had three players in double numbers. John Allen paced the Vikings with 20 points including 4 of 8 from the 3-point line. Zach Hennifin posted a double-double (18 points and 10 rebounds), while Rory Blache chipped in 12. The Vikings shot 45 percent from the field and were 14-28 (50 percent) from three point territory. The Vikings were 10-13 at the foul line and out rebounded the Tars 39-30.
The first three minutes were played pretty evenly, a pair of Brett Chance free throws tied the game at five in the early going. Six turnovers by the Tars would spark a 17-2 run for the Vikings as Western Washington would take a 22-7 lead. The Tars would go nearly seven minutes without a field goal before a Scott Schuette jumper would make it 22-9 nearly nine minutes in. The Tars would cut the lead to ten on a pair of occasions, the last making the halftime score 38-28 in favor of the home standing Vikings.
The Vikings would roll in the second half. The lead would grow to as many as 25 before the Tars would cut into it late. The second day of the tournament will be tomorrow.
Rollins will look to bounce back when they face Central Washington. Tip time is set for approximately 8 PM. Western Washington will face Alabama-Hunstsville in the 6 PM contest. As always you can cacth all the Tars action on 91.5 WPRK Winter Park and round the world at Rollins Sports.com
The Vikings who reeled off a ninth straight win and stopped the Tar win streak at seven in the process had three players in double numbers. John Allen paced the Vikings with 20 points including 4 of 8 from the 3-point line. Zach Hennifin posted a double-double (18 points and 10 rebounds), while Rory Blache chipped in 12. The Vikings shot 45 percent from the field and were 14-28 (50 percent) from three point territory. The Vikings were 10-13 at the foul line and out rebounded the Tars 39-30.
The first three minutes were played pretty evenly, a pair of Brett Chance free throws tied the game at five in the early going. Six turnovers by the Tars would spark a 17-2 run for the Vikings as Western Washington would take a 22-7 lead. The Tars would go nearly seven minutes without a field goal before a Scott Schuette jumper would make it 22-9 nearly nine minutes in. The Tars would cut the lead to ten on a pair of occasions, the last making the halftime score 38-28 in favor of the home standing Vikings.
The Vikings would roll in the second half. The lead would grow to as many as 25 before the Tars would cut into it late. The second day of the tournament will be tomorrow.
Rollins will look to bounce back when they face Central Washington. Tip time is set for approximately 8 PM. Western Washington will face Alabama-Hunstsville in the 6 PM contest. As always you can cacth all the Tars action on 91.5 WPRK Winter Park and round the world at Rollins Sports.com
Tenth Ranked Tars to Face Western Washington in Opener of Great Western Shootout.
The tenth ranked Rollins Tars (7-0) will face Western Washington (10-1) on Thursday evening at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas,Nevada. The Vikings lone loss was 80-71 to Chestnut Hill back in early November.
The Tars have traditionally fared well in the Vegas tournament, whether it be the High Dessert Classic (through 2010) or Great Western Shootout since. The Tars won a pair of games in last year's event and were led by MVP Nick Wolf (currently playing in Madrid).
This year's Tars have reeled off seven straight wins to start the year and cracked the top ten this week. In the Tars last contest Ian Scott and Jeremy Sharpe netted 13 points each while Chris Malcolm had 12 points and a career high 14 rebounds in a hard fought 66-63 win over Southeastern. The Tars come into the shootout averaging 70.7 points a contest, while giving up just 58.9 a game. Jeremy Sharpe leads four Tars who average double figures on the season at 14.4 points a contest. Myk Brown chips in 13 points a game, while Ian Scott and Chris Malcolm score ten points each a night. Malcolm leads the team in rebounding (8.1 ppg) and blocked shots (19 for the season). Scott leads the team in assists (4.86 a game) and steals (3 a game).
The Vikings of Western Washington come into Thursday on a eight game win streak. They have two signature wins (number 3 BYU Hawaii and Number 19 Seattle Pacific). The Vikings are coming off an easy 106-61 win over Quest B.C on Monday. The Vikings high powered offense averages 86.5 points a contest, while they reject 7.8 shots a game as a team. Rory Blache paces the Vikings at 15.7 points and 7.2 rebounds a game. John Allen chips in 14.8 a night, while Richard Woodworth and Rico Wilkins round out the double digit scorers at ten points a game.
The Line: Western Washington by 1
The Tars have traditionally fared well in the Vegas tournament, whether it be the High Dessert Classic (through 2010) or Great Western Shootout since. The Tars won a pair of games in last year's event and were led by MVP Nick Wolf (currently playing in Madrid).
This year's Tars have reeled off seven straight wins to start the year and cracked the top ten this week. In the Tars last contest Ian Scott and Jeremy Sharpe netted 13 points each while Chris Malcolm had 12 points and a career high 14 rebounds in a hard fought 66-63 win over Southeastern. The Tars come into the shootout averaging 70.7 points a contest, while giving up just 58.9 a game. Jeremy Sharpe leads four Tars who average double figures on the season at 14.4 points a contest. Myk Brown chips in 13 points a game, while Ian Scott and Chris Malcolm score ten points each a night. Malcolm leads the team in rebounding (8.1 ppg) and blocked shots (19 for the season). Scott leads the team in assists (4.86 a game) and steals (3 a game).
The Vikings of Western Washington come into Thursday on a eight game win streak. They have two signature wins (number 3 BYU Hawaii and Number 19 Seattle Pacific). The Vikings are coming off an easy 106-61 win over Quest B.C on Monday. The Vikings high powered offense averages 86.5 points a contest, while they reject 7.8 shots a game as a team. Rory Blache paces the Vikings at 15.7 points and 7.2 rebounds a game. John Allen chips in 14.8 a night, while Richard Woodworth and Rico Wilkins round out the double digit scorers at ten points a game.
The Line: Western Washington by 1
Friday, December 9, 2011
Tars Topple Fire, Stay Perfect.
The Rollins College Tars (7-0) just keep finding ways to win. The 13th ranked Tars battled thru another injury (this time Ian Scott tweaking his back in the first half) and poor shooting to hang on for a 66-63 win at Warden Arena Friday.
Ian Scott and Jeremy Sharpe led Rollins with 13 points each. Scott after missing nine minutes of the first half with a back injury. The story on this night in Winter Park though was Chris Malcolm. The Senior transfer from Winthrop had his second career double-double with 12 points to go along with a career high 14 rebounds. Malcolm also added five blocked shots on the night. The Tars shot 39 percent from the floor and did not shoot it well from the 3-point line shooting just 24 percent (7-29). The Tars did a better job of taking care of the ball in this one turning the ball over 16 times. Rollins struggled at the foul line shooting 65 percent (17-26).
The Fire who are ranked 16th in the NAIA poll fell to 9-6 on the year. Povillas Gadys had 12 points to lead Southeastern. Malcolm Pollock netted 11 off of the Fire bench. The Fire shot 41 percent from the field and 29 percent from three point range. They turned the ball over 15 times and each team had 37 rebounds.
The game started off in the Tars favor as they jumped out to an 18-4 lead in the early going. An injury to Ian Scott that caused him to miss eight minutes of the first half and a switch to a zone defense by Fire coach Jon Dunlap made things tough on the Tars. After the Fire took a brief 22-20 lead, the Tars closed the half with a 29-26 lead.
The Fire would control the opening stages of the second half and take a five point lead with 13:38 to go. Rollins would counter as Scott Schuette would hit a pair of three pointers to give the Tars a five point lead with 9:26 to play. The Tars were stretch that lead to seven before the Fire would fight back once again to go up 59-57 with four minutes to play. Ian Scott would then be fouled and after a Fire technical make three of four free throws to give the Tars the lead. Scott and Sharpe would "ice" the victory late as the Tars stayed perfect.
Rollins will take a perfect record to Las Vegas for the Great Western Shootout. The Tars will meet host Western Washington at 6 PM on Thursday at South Point Arena. As always you can catch all the action at RollinsSports.com
Ian Scott and Jeremy Sharpe led Rollins with 13 points each. Scott after missing nine minutes of the first half with a back injury. The story on this night in Winter Park though was Chris Malcolm. The Senior transfer from Winthrop had his second career double-double with 12 points to go along with a career high 14 rebounds. Malcolm also added five blocked shots on the night. The Tars shot 39 percent from the floor and did not shoot it well from the 3-point line shooting just 24 percent (7-29). The Tars did a better job of taking care of the ball in this one turning the ball over 16 times. Rollins struggled at the foul line shooting 65 percent (17-26).
The Fire who are ranked 16th in the NAIA poll fell to 9-6 on the year. Povillas Gadys had 12 points to lead Southeastern. Malcolm Pollock netted 11 off of the Fire bench. The Fire shot 41 percent from the field and 29 percent from three point range. They turned the ball over 15 times and each team had 37 rebounds.
The game started off in the Tars favor as they jumped out to an 18-4 lead in the early going. An injury to Ian Scott that caused him to miss eight minutes of the first half and a switch to a zone defense by Fire coach Jon Dunlap made things tough on the Tars. After the Fire took a brief 22-20 lead, the Tars closed the half with a 29-26 lead.
The Fire would control the opening stages of the second half and take a five point lead with 13:38 to go. Rollins would counter as Scott Schuette would hit a pair of three pointers to give the Tars a five point lead with 9:26 to play. The Tars were stretch that lead to seven before the Fire would fight back once again to go up 59-57 with four minutes to play. Ian Scott would then be fouled and after a Fire technical make three of four free throws to give the Tars the lead. Scott and Sharpe would "ice" the victory late as the Tars stayed perfect.
Rollins will take a perfect record to Las Vegas for the Great Western Shootout. The Tars will meet host Western Washington at 6 PM on Thursday at South Point Arena. As always you can catch all the action at RollinsSports.com
13th Ranked Tars Host Fire Friday.
The 13th ranked Rollins College Tars (6-0) fresh off a 84-78 win over then #22 Florida Southern welcome the Southeastern University Fire to Warden Arena on Friday. The win over the Mocs vaulted the Tars from 25th to 13th in the NCAA Division II poll this week. The Tars are off to their best start since a 10-0 start to the 2007-08 campaign. The Tars have picked it up of late from both the floor and three point range. Rollins is shooting 52 percent from the floor and 44 percent from the 3-point line in the past three games. Protecting the ball has been an issue for the home team. Rollins has turned the ball over 18.3 times a game thus far, including 25 in the win over Southern. The Tars are led in scoring by Jeremy Sharpe. The Senior from St. Louis comes into Friday's contest averaging 14.7 points per game. Myk Brown is netting 13.3 a night, while Dave Diakite averages 11.3 points and 5.8 rebounds a night. Ian Scott rounds out the double figure scorers averaging 10.3 points a contest. Scott will continue to log heavy minutes after going all 40 versus Florida Southern. Brett Chance will once again not be able to go with a knee injury.
Southeastern (9-5) will be playing the second night of a back to back. The Fire fell 82-64 to Florida A&M on Thursday. Chris Carlyle scored 12 points off the bench to lead the Fire. The Fire did have a big win earlier in the season when they took care of Warner University 93-72. The Fire are 1-4 against DII opponents on the season. The lone win was over Tampa. The Fire have faced three SSC teams thus far. They defeated Tampa (66-45), but lost to Eckerd (90-83) and St.Leo (64-53). The Fire are led in scoring by Malcolm Pollock who scores 13.8 points a night. Dwayne Johnson adds 12.4 a contest. Dyami Thurman rounds out the double digit scorers at 10.8 a night. The Fire averaging 78 points a contest while allowing 70 a night.
Line: Rollins by 12
Southeastern (9-5) will be playing the second night of a back to back. The Fire fell 82-64 to Florida A&M on Thursday. Chris Carlyle scored 12 points off the bench to lead the Fire. The Fire did have a big win earlier in the season when they took care of Warner University 93-72. The Fire are 1-4 against DII opponents on the season. The lone win was over Tampa. The Fire have faced three SSC teams thus far. They defeated Tampa (66-45), but lost to Eckerd (90-83) and St.Leo (64-53). The Fire are led in scoring by Malcolm Pollock who scores 13.8 points a night. Dwayne Johnson adds 12.4 a contest. Dyami Thurman rounds out the double digit scorers at 10.8 a night. The Fire averaging 78 points a contest while allowing 70 a night.
Line: Rollins by 12
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Bench Bunch, Scott's Career Day Spark 25th Ranked Tars Win Saturday!
The 25th ranked Rollins College Tars improved to 6-0 on the season and 2-0 in the Sunshine State Conference with a hard fought 84-78 win over 22nd ranked Florida Southern 4-2 (0-1 SSC) at Warden Arena Saturday.
Ian Scott had a career high 19 points, to go along with seven assists and four steals in the win. The Tars point man played all 40 minutes as Brett Chance was unable to play after suffering a knee injury in practice on Friday. Jeremy Sharpe netted 17 points (all in the second half) after only playing two minutes in the first half after picking up a pair of fouls. Myk Brown added 15 points, while Dave Diakite posted 11 points and eight rebounds before fouling out with seven minutes to go. With the injury to Chance, the Tars strictly freshman bench came up big in this one. Jeff Dirkin (seven points, five rebounds in 21 minutes), Chris Uhle (five points, two rebounds in eight minutes), and Scott Schuette (two points, three rebounds) in 26 minutes got their first real taste of conference action Saturday. The Tars shot 56 percent from the field in the game, while going 7 of 17 from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 68 percent (23-34) from the foul line. Rollins won the boards battle 35-28, while turning the ball over 25 times.
Kevin Capers had a game high 22 points to lead the Mocs. Seth Evans netted 16 points, while Dominic Lane added 15 in the loss. The Mocs shot 46 percent for the game. Southern turned the ball over 17 times.
The game got off to a rough start, with turnovers being the story in the first eight minutes as it was tied at 10. After a Mocs hoop gave them a brief 12-10 lead, Dave Diakite sparked an 11-1 run with a dunk and a 3-pointer to put the Tars up 23-13. The rest of the half would be played evenly as a pair of Chris Uhle free throws would give the home team a 38-26 lead at the intermission.
The game would stay evenly played thru the first ten minutes of the second half, until the Mocs would cut into that lead on a pair of Capers free throws that made it 59-51. The Tars would be up nine after a three by Jeremy Sharpe made it a nine point Tar lead again. After a foul and a Dave Diakite technical would disqualify the transfer from UCF Seth Evans would can four free throws to cut the Tar lead to 65-60. A quick 6-0 spurt by the Tars would remove most doubt (80-70) with 2:29 to go. The Tars would make enough free throws late to "ice it" and stay a top the conference.
Rollins will be back in action Friday when they host Southeastern University. Tip time is set for 7 PM at Warden Arena.
Ian Scott had a career high 19 points, to go along with seven assists and four steals in the win. The Tars point man played all 40 minutes as Brett Chance was unable to play after suffering a knee injury in practice on Friday. Jeremy Sharpe netted 17 points (all in the second half) after only playing two minutes in the first half after picking up a pair of fouls. Myk Brown added 15 points, while Dave Diakite posted 11 points and eight rebounds before fouling out with seven minutes to go. With the injury to Chance, the Tars strictly freshman bench came up big in this one. Jeff Dirkin (seven points, five rebounds in 21 minutes), Chris Uhle (five points, two rebounds in eight minutes), and Scott Schuette (two points, three rebounds) in 26 minutes got their first real taste of conference action Saturday. The Tars shot 56 percent from the field in the game, while going 7 of 17 from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 68 percent (23-34) from the foul line. Rollins won the boards battle 35-28, while turning the ball over 25 times.
Kevin Capers had a game high 22 points to lead the Mocs. Seth Evans netted 16 points, while Dominic Lane added 15 in the loss. The Mocs shot 46 percent for the game. Southern turned the ball over 17 times.
The game got off to a rough start, with turnovers being the story in the first eight minutes as it was tied at 10. After a Mocs hoop gave them a brief 12-10 lead, Dave Diakite sparked an 11-1 run with a dunk and a 3-pointer to put the Tars up 23-13. The rest of the half would be played evenly as a pair of Chris Uhle free throws would give the home team a 38-26 lead at the intermission.
The game would stay evenly played thru the first ten minutes of the second half, until the Mocs would cut into that lead on a pair of Capers free throws that made it 59-51. The Tars would be up nine after a three by Jeremy Sharpe made it a nine point Tar lead again. After a foul and a Dave Diakite technical would disqualify the transfer from UCF Seth Evans would can four free throws to cut the Tar lead to 65-60. A quick 6-0 spurt by the Tars would remove most doubt (80-70) with 2:29 to go. The Tars would make enough free throws late to "ice it" and stay a top the conference.
Rollins will be back in action Friday when they host Southeastern University. Tip time is set for 7 PM at Warden Arena.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
22nd Ranked Mocs Come Calling For Tars Saturday.
The#25 Rollins College Tars (5-0) put a perfect record on the line when they entertain the 22nd ranked Mocs of Florida Southern At Warden Arena. This will be a battle of a pair of ranked teams, the co-SSC champs two years ago, the preseason pick to win the conference (Rollins) and finish second Florida Southern,as well as traditional perennial powers. It will be the first meeting between the two schools since the Mocs eliminated the Tars in the first round of the NCAA tournament a year ago.
Rollins comes into the game fresh off a defensive clinic in a 60-36 thrashing of Tampa at the Bob Martinez Center. The defensive-minded Tars had 16 steals in the win over Tampa. Dave Diakite, Ian Scott, Brett Chance, and Jeremy Sharpe had three steals each in the victory. Chris Malcolm also was effective on the defensive end with four blocked shots. The Tars are led in scoring by Jeremy Sharpe (14.2 ppg), Myk Brown (13.0 ppg) and Dave Diakite (11.4 points a night).
The Mocs come into the contest with a 4-1 mark. The lone loss for Florida Southern was to South Florida. The Mocs also come in with three players averaging double figures on the season. Seth Evans leads the way at 16.8 ppg. This number includes a very impressive 26-27 (96.3 percent) at the foul line. Kevin Capers averages 13.8 a night, while Brett Bailey chips in 13.6 a contest.
The game will tip at 4 PM and can be heard on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at Rollins Sports.TV
The line: Rollins by 3
Rollins comes into the game fresh off a defensive clinic in a 60-36 thrashing of Tampa at the Bob Martinez Center. The defensive-minded Tars had 16 steals in the win over Tampa. Dave Diakite, Ian Scott, Brett Chance, and Jeremy Sharpe had three steals each in the victory. Chris Malcolm also was effective on the defensive end with four blocked shots. The Tars are led in scoring by Jeremy Sharpe (14.2 ppg), Myk Brown (13.0 ppg) and Dave Diakite (11.4 points a night).
The Mocs come into the contest with a 4-1 mark. The lone loss for Florida Southern was to South Florida. The Mocs also come in with three players averaging double figures on the season. Seth Evans leads the way at 16.8 ppg. This number includes a very impressive 26-27 (96.3 percent) at the foul line. Kevin Capers averages 13.8 a night, while Brett Bailey chips in 13.6 a contest.
The game will tip at 4 PM and can be heard on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at Rollins Sports.TV
The line: Rollins by 3
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